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Focal nodular hyperplasia is an uncommon benign hepatic tumor that continues to pose diagnostic dilemmas. Imaging techniques are of great value in diagnosis of this tumor. In this article we present the US, CT, MR imaging, scintigraphy, and angiography findings. The demonstration of a central vascular scar is very helpful. Although the radiologic features may be diagnostic, many atypical cases must be differentiated from other benign or malignant hepatic tumors. In these cases excisional biopsy and histopathologic examination are necessary to determine a definite diagnosis.
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Received: 7 March 2000/Revised: 13 June 2000/Accepted: 15 June 2000
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Kehagias, D., Moulopoulos, L., Antoniou, A. et al. Focal nodular hyperplasia: imaging findings. Eur Radiol 11, 202–212 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300000575
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300000575