Document Type
Article
Department
Imaging and Diagnostic Radiology (East Africa)
Abstract
Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is a benign hepatic lesion most often detected incidentally during imaging studies. While typically asymptomatic, a small subset of patients may present with abdominal pain or discomfort. Clinically and radiologically, FNH can mimic malignant liver tumors, occasionally resulting in unnecessary invasive procedures. This case report describes a 45-year-old woman with symptomatic FNH who was placed on routine imaging surveillance and managed conservatively. This case underscores the importance of accurately distinguishing this benign condition from hepatic malignancies. It further highlights the diagnostic challenges associated with achieving a definitive diagnosis.
AKU Student
no
Publication (Name of Journal)
Cureus
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.97990
Recommended Citation
Khakhar, Z.,
Yunis, A. A.,
Buthul, D.,
Warfa, K.,
Manji, S.,
Patel, R.,
Bukhari, S. R.
(2025). Not all that hurts Is malignant: A painful case of focal nodular hyperplasia. Cureus, 17(11), e97990.
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