Liver Tumors
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Focal Nodular Hyperplasia (Liver)Focal nodular hyperplasia is a benign liver lesion characterized by a central scar and hyperplastic hepatocytes, often detected incidentally on imaging.Hepatic AdenomaHepatic adenoma is a benign liver tumor often linked to oral contraceptive use, presenting as a solitary mass with risk of hemorrhage or malignant transformation.Hepatic AngiosarcomaA rare malignant liver tumor arising from endothelial cells, hepatic angiosarcoma is linked to vinyl chloride exposure and presents with abdominal pain and hepatomegaly.Hepatic HemangiomaA hepatic hemangioma is a benign liver tumor composed of blood-filled vascular channels, often asymptomatic and detected incidentally on imaging studies.Hepatocellular CarcinomaHepatocellular carcinoma is a primary liver cancer often linked to chronic hepatitis B or C infection and cirrhosis, characterized by elevated alpha-fetoprotein levels.Metastases (Liver)Liver metastases occur when cancer cells spread from primary tumors to the liver, often detected by multiple lesions and elevated liver enzymes.