FOCAL NODULAR HYPERPLASIA OF THE LIVER IN AN ADOLESCENT FEMALE: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Focal Nodular Hyperplasia (FNH) is a benign hepatic lesion commonly found in young to middle-aged women and is often detected incidentally during imaging. This case report describes an adolescent female patient with an incidentally discovered FNH lesion, confirmed through ultrasound and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT). The patient underwent surgical excision due to diagnostic uncertainty or symptoms, with histopathology confirming FNH. Compared to similar case reports, this case aligns with the low recurrence rate and excellent prognosis associated with FNH. The report emphasizes the role of imaging in diagnosis, the importance of histopathology, and the indications for surgery versus conservative management.