Focal nodular hyperplasia: an incidental diagnosis in children

KeypointsWhat is known:-Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is a well-circumscribed, non-neoplastic lesion in the liver, most often identified incidentally in asymptomatic patients. What is added:-FNH usually occurs in women over 30-40 years of age, and is rare in children.Knowledge surrounding FNH is important in the differential diagnosis of liver lesions.-Liver biopsy is not essential for diagnosis when typical imaging features are present.-In the absence of indications for surgical removal, watchful waiting is a viable management strategy, with favorable outcomes.

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Portuguese Journal of Pediatrics
Published
2026-02-27
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https://doi.org/10.24875/pjp.25000022
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Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
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Focal nodular hyperplasia: an incidental diagnosis in children

Carla Sá, Maria Inês Calmeiro, Bárbara Querido Oliveira
Portuguese Journal of Pediatrics
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
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Focal nodular hyperplasia: an incidental diagnosis in children

Carla Sá, Maria Inês Calmeiro, Bárbara Querido Oliveira
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Abstract

KeypointsWhat is known:-Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is a well-circumscribed, non-neoplastic lesion in the liver, most often identified incidentally in asymptomatic patients. What is added:-FNH usually occurs in women over 30-40 years of age, and is rare in children.Knowledge surrounding FNH is important in the differential diagnosis of liver lesions.-Liver biopsy is not essential for diagnosis when typical imaging features are present.-In the absence of indications for surgical removal, watchful waiting is a viable management strategy, with favorable outcomes.

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