Focal nodular hyperplasia masquerading as malignancy in an infant with elevated alpha-fetoprotein: A case report with literature review

We describe a unique case of focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) in a 6-month-old-girl with elevated alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). Given the patient's age and elevated AFP, a diagnosis of hepatoblastoma was presumed. However, the histopathologic assessment of the lesion was typical for focal nodular hyperplasia. This was further corroborated using hepatobiliary contrast agent to exclude the possibility of a collision or a composite liver tumor.
Source: Clinical Imaging - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Pediatric Radiology Source Type: research