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Focal nodular hyperplasia presenting as acute abdomen.

Authors :
Chang SK
Chung YF
Thng CH
Loo HW
Source :
Singapore medical journal [Singapore Med J] 2005 Feb; Vol. 46 (2), pp. 90-2.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is a benign liver tumour with an asymptomatic course, rarely causing complications. When the diagnosis is certain, only watchful observation is necessary. We highlight an interesting case of a 42-year-old woman with a FNH that ruptured and became haemorrhagic, thus presenting as an acute surgical abdomen. The diagnosis was only established after surgical resection with histopathological confirmation. Although haemorrhage of hepatic FNH is extremely rare, this case highlights the small risk of rupture in large lesions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0037-5675
Volume :
46
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Singapore medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15678292