Gaspar-Figueiredo S, Kefleyesus A, Sempoux C, Uldry E, Halkic N. Focal nodular hyperplasia associated with a giant hepatocellular adenoma: A case report and review of literature. World J Hepatol 2021; 13(10): 1450-1458 [PMID: 34786179 DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v13.i10.1450]
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Nermin Halkic, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Professor, Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital, Rue du Bugnon 46, Lausanne 1011, Switzerland. nermin.halkic@chuv.ch
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Case Report
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Sérgio Gaspar-Figueiredo, Amaniel Kefleyesus, Emilie Uldry, Nermin Halkic, Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne 1011, Switzerland
Christine Sempoux, Department of Pathology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne 1011, Switzerland
Author contributions: Gaspar-Figueiredo S and Kefleyesus A performed the literature review, collected all the data related to the case report, and recorded/edited the video-vignette related to the case report; Sempoux C did the anatomopathological examination/appraisal; Halkic N and Uldry E did the surgical appraisal; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Received: April 25, 2021 Peer-review started: April 25, 2021 First decision: June 4, 2021 Revised: June 15, 2021 Accepted: August 31, 2021 Article in press: August 31, 2021 Published online: October 27, 2021
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) and hepatocellular adenoma (HCA) are well-known benign liver lesions. Surgical treatment is usually chosen for symptomatic patients, lesions more than 5 cm, and uncertainty of diagnosis.
CASE SUMMARY
We described the case of a large liver composite tumor in an asymptomatic 34-year-old female under oral contraceptive for 17-years. The imaging work-out described two components in this liver tumor; measuring 6 cm × 6 cm and 14 cm × 12 cm × 6 cm. The multidisciplinary team suggested surgery for this young woman with an unclear HCA diagnosis. She underwent a laparoscopic left liver lobectomy, with an uneventful postoperative course. Final pathological examination confirmed FNH associated with a large HCA. This manuscript aimed to make a literature review of the current management in this particular situation of large simultaneous benign liver tumors.
CONCLUSION
The simultaneous presence of benign composite liver tumors is rare. This case highlights the management in a multidisciplinary team setting.
Core Tip: Focal nodular hyperplasia and hepatocellular adenoma (HCA) are frequent but non-malignant tumors. There is rarely indication for surgery. Combination of these two masses is a very unusual situation. Their diagnosis is mainly based on radiology. Oral contraception is a risk factor for HCA. Malignant transformation of HCA is the predominant argument for surgery. All these cases, especially composite tumors, must be discussed in a multidisciplinary team.
