What is adenoma?

DEFINITION A mass lesion of the liver characterized by a benign proliferation of hepatocytes. INCIDENCE Most common in premenopausal females with a multiyear history of oral contraceptive (OCP) use. RISK FACTORS OCP use, long-term anabolic steroid therapy SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Abdominal pain , Abdominal mass Bleeding . Can also be asymptomatic DIAGNOSIS Homogeneous and hyperintense on T1- or T2(MRI) or CT, but 10–20% have hemorrhagic areas, making appearance heterogeneous. Biopsy/US or CT TREATMENT Cessation of OCPs Surgical excision