NCIt related terms : HCA; Liver cell adenoma; ADENOMA, HEPATOCELLULAR, BENIGN; Adenoma of Liver Cells;
NCIt definition : A benign epithelial neoplasm arising from the hepatocytes. Grossly, it appears as
a soft, round mass which often contains areas of hemorrhage and necrosis. Morphologically,
the neoplastic cells resemble normal hepatocytes and form plates separated by sinusoids.
Most patients have a history of contraceptive or anabolic steroids use.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A benign epithelial neoplasm arising from hepatocytes.;