Answer to Pathology MCQ 147

• Histologically these tumors compromise of only hepatocytes without hyperplasia of the bile ducts.
• These are truly benign tumors of the liver with a very small risk of malignancy. These tumors also show a tendency to regress spontaneously after a period of time.
• Etiology wise these are usually seen in women on prolonged oral contraceptives and might also be seen in people abusing anabolic steroids.
• Characterized by yellow-tan nodules with sheets and cords of hepatocyte-like cells. This tumor is hard to differentiate from well-differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma. However unlike carcinomas, these are not associated with chronic liver disease.
• This tumor has a tendency to rupture leading to intra-peritoneal hemorrhage that may be massive and life threatening. Therefore, it is usually excised.

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