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
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...