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PET-avid hepatocellular adenomas: incidental findings associated with HNF1-α mutated lesions.
HPB : the official journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association - 1 Jan 2016
Lee Ser Yee, Kingham T Peter, LaGratta Maria D, Jessurun Jose, Cherqui Daniel, Jarnagin William R, Kluger Michael D
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BACKGROUND: Hepatocellular adenoma (HCA) is the second most common benign liver neoplasm and occurs predominantly in women in their reproductive years. Positron emission tomography (PET) using [18F] fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) is commonly used in cancer staging, surveillance and evaluation of treatment response. PET-avid HCA are rare and can be falsely interpreted as malignancies. METHODS: A retrospective review of...
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