benign
Focal nodular hyperplasia
Focal nodular is a tumor of the liver, which is the second most prevalent tumor of the liver after . It is usually , rarely grows or bleeds, and has no potential. This tumor was once often resected because it was difficult to distinguish from hepatic , but with modern multiphase it is usually now diagnosed by strict imaging criteria and not resected.
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