Benign liver lesions

Benign liver lesions are common and can pose a diagnostic challenge due to the difficulty in differentiating them from malignant hepatic lesions. They seldom present as an emergency. Most benign liver lesions are asymptomatic and are frequently detected incidentally during investigations for other conditions. Symptomatic lesions usually cause non-specific symptoms. Liver function tests are usually within the normal range, and diagnosis is established by abdominal ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging or positron emission tomography.
Source: Surgery (Medicine Publishing) - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Hepatobiliary surgery Source Type: research