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Hepatocellular Adenoma
Definition 1
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. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A benign epithelial neoplasm arising from hepatocytes. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
Definition 3
A benign epithelial tumor of the liver. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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