Focal nodular hyperplasia-like nodules in alcoholic liver cirrhosis: radiologic-pathologic correlation.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to describe our experience with three patients who had pathologically proven focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH)-like nodules that radiologically mimicked hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). FNH-like nodules may radiologically mimic HCC, appearing as hypervascular masses on contrast-enhanced CT images and as high-signal-intensity masses on superparamagnetic iron oxide-enhanced MR images. Pathologically, there is the presence of a high number of unpaired arteries and sinusoidal capillarization, which may mimic HCC. Thus, it is important to differentiate FNH-like nodules radiologically, pathologically, and clinically from HCC.
Medical subject headings
- Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
- Liver
- Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic