Abstract:Background: Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is a benign liver lesion classically presenting in young females. In children, FNH is rare and its detailed clinicopathologic characteristics remain largely unknown. Furthermore, there are no studies comparing pediatric FNH features to those presenting in adults. Methods: In this study, we analyzed a total of 47 FNH cases in pediatric patients (age range: 23 days to 18 years) from 3 centers and compared them to a cohort of 31 FNH cases in adult patients (age range: 2… Show more
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