Nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver: ultrasonographic appearance and echo-guided bioptic diagnosis

Ital J Gastroenterol. 1994 Sep;26(7):349-53.

Abstract

Nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver is characterized by multiple and usually small nodules of hyperplastic hepatocytes surrounded by compressed atrophic liver cells. Given the small size of nodules and the preserved framework, the imaging techniques often show a normal liver and blind percutaneous biopsy is misinterpreted. The Authors report two cases of nodular regenerative hyperplasia diagnosed by ultrasound and percutaneous echoguided biopsy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Liver Diseases / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional