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How does the identification of a hepatic adenoma in a male patient affect your management and evaluation?

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Hepatology · UC San Diego
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Hepatic adenomas (HCA) are benign liver tumors that nonetheless carry risks of hemorrhage and malignant transformation. There are several molecular subtypes of HCA, including:

  • HNF-1α–inactivated HCA
  • Inflammatory HCA
  • β-catenin–activated HCA
  • Unclassified HCA

Of these, β-catenin–activated HCA is of p...

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