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.
Authors
- Carla Sá (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0293-3202)
- Maria Inês Calmeiro
- Bárbara Querido Oliveira
Publication Details
- Journal
- Portuguese Journal of Pediatrics
- Published
- 2026-02-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.24875/pjp.25000022
- Primary Topic
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00