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maryam.rezvani@hsc.utah.edu

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  • CT, computed tomography
  • FNH, focal nodular hyperplasia
  • MRI, magnetic resonance imaging

Two cases of near-complete regression of focal nodular hyperplasia of the liver: Case reports and review of the literature

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Radiology Case Reports

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Volume 7, Number 3

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, Pages 681-681

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Article | Final Publisher PDF

Abstract:

While regression of focal nodular hyperplasia of the liver is not uncommon, reports of near-complete involution or regression of these lesions are rare. We report two cases of focal nodular hyperplasia that underwent near-complete regression-one in a 27-year-old female that regressed over a period of 4 years, and one in a 46-year-old female that regressed over a 7-year period. Both patients discontinued use of exogenous estrogens between the diagnosis of focal nodular hyperplasia and its subsequent regression. Although contemporary cross-sectional imaging has improved the ability to detect and follow these lesions, few studies examining the natural history of focal nodular hyperplasia have been conducted. We discuss pertinent imaging findings on magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography, and review the literature on regression of focal nodular hyperplasia and the effects of endogenous hormones and exogenous hormone therapy.

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© 2012 The Authors.

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