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Tse JR, Felker ER, Naini BV, Shen L, Shen J, Lu DSK, Kamaya A, Raman SS. Hepatocellular Adenomas: Molecular Basis and Multimodality Imaging Update. Radiographics 2023; 43:e220134. [PMID: 36821508 DOI: 10.1148/rg.220134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
Abstract
Hepatocellular adenomas (HCAs) are a family of liver tumors that are associated with variable prognoses. Since the initial description of these tumors, the classification of HCAs has expanded and now includes eight distinct genotypic subtypes based on molecular analysis findings. These genotypic subtypes have unique derangements in their cellular biologic makeup that determine their clinical course and may allow noninvasive identification of certain subtypes. Multiphasic MRI performed with hepatobiliary contrast agents remains the best method to noninvasively detect, characterize, and monitor HCAs. HCAs are generally hypointense during the hepatobiliary phase; the β-catenin-mutated exon 3 subtype and up to a third of inflammatory HCAs are the exception to this characterization. It is important to understand the appearances of HCAs beyond their depictions at MRI, as these tumors are typically identified with other imaging modalities first. The two most feared related complications are bleeding and malignant transformation to hepatocellular carcinoma, although the risk of these complications depends on tumor size, subtype, and clinical factors. Elective surgical resection is recommended for HCAs that are persistently larger than 5 cm, adenomas of any size in men, and all β-catenin-mutated exon 3 HCAs. Thermal ablation and transarterial embolization are potential alternatives to surgical resection. In the acute setting of a ruptured HCA, patients typically undergo transarterial embolization with or without delayed surgical resection. This update on HCAs includes a review of radiologic-pathologic correlations by subtype and imaging modality, related complications, and management recommendations. © RSNA, 2023 Online supplemental material is available for this article. Quiz questions for this article are available through the Online Learning Center.
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- Justin R Tse
- From the Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Dr, Room H-1307, Stanford, CA 94305 (J.R.T., L.S., J.S., A.K.); and Departments of Radiological Sciences (E.R.F., D.S.K.L., S.S.R.) and Pathology (B.V.N.), University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
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- From the Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Dr, Room H-1307, Stanford, CA 94305 (J.R.T., L.S., J.S., A.K.); and Departments of Radiological Sciences (E.R.F., D.S.K.L., S.S.R.) and Pathology (B.V.N.), University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
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- From the Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Dr, Room H-1307, Stanford, CA 94305 (J.R.T., L.S., J.S., A.K.); and Departments of Radiological Sciences (E.R.F., D.S.K.L., S.S.R.) and Pathology (B.V.N.), University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
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- From the Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Dr, Room H-1307, Stanford, CA 94305 (J.R.T., L.S., J.S., A.K.); and Departments of Radiological Sciences (E.R.F., D.S.K.L., S.S.R.) and Pathology (B.V.N.), University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
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- From the Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Dr, Room H-1307, Stanford, CA 94305 (J.R.T., L.S., J.S., A.K.); and Departments of Radiological Sciences (E.R.F., D.S.K.L., S.S.R.) and Pathology (B.V.N.), University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
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- From the Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Dr, Room H-1307, Stanford, CA 94305 (J.R.T., L.S., J.S., A.K.); and Departments of Radiological Sciences (E.R.F., D.S.K.L., S.S.R.) and Pathology (B.V.N.), University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
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- From the Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Dr, Room H-1307, Stanford, CA 94305 (J.R.T., L.S., J.S., A.K.); and Departments of Radiological Sciences (E.R.F., D.S.K.L., S.S.R.) and Pathology (B.V.N.), University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
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- From the Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Dr, Room H-1307, Stanford, CA 94305 (J.R.T., L.S., J.S., A.K.); and Departments of Radiological Sciences (E.R.F., D.S.K.L., S.S.R.) and Pathology (B.V.N.), University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
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Aziz H, Brown ZJ, Eskander MF, Aquina CT, Baghdadi A, Kamel IR, Pawlik TM. A Scoping Review of the Classification, Diagnosis, and Management of Hepatic Adenomas. J Gastrointest Surg 2022; 26:965-978. [PMID: 35083725 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-022-05246-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hepatic adenomas (HA), or hepatocellular adenomas, are benign, solid liver lesions that develop in otherwise normal livers, often in the setting of increased estrogen levels. While considered a benign tumor, there is a risk for substantial complications such as hemorrhage and malignant transformation. We review the diagnosis, classification, and potential therapeutic management options for patients with HA. METHODS A scoping narrative review was conducted based on recent literature regarding classification, diagnosis, and management of HA. RESULTS While HAs are typically considered benign, complications such as hemorrhage and malignant transformation may occur in approximately 25% and 5% of patients, respectively. Recent advances in imaging and molecular profiling have allowed for the classification of HAs into subtypes allowing for patient risk stratification that helps guide management. Surgical resection should be considered in asymptomatic patients who are male, have an adenoma ≥5 cm in diameter, or have the β-catenin-activated subtype due to an increased risk of hemorrhage and/or malignant transformation. CONCLUSION Molecular profiling has aided in the stratification of patients relative to the risk of complications to predict better the potential behavior of HAs.
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- Hassan Aziz
- Department of Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 395 W. 12th Ave., Suite, Columbus, OH, 670, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 395 W. 12th Ave., Suite, Columbus, OH, 670, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 395 W. 12th Ave., Suite, Columbus, OH, 670, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 395 W. 12th Ave., Suite, Columbus, OH, 670, USA.
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Herman P, Fonseca GM, Kruger JAP, Jeismann VB, Coelho FF. Guidelines for the Treatment of Hepatocellular Adenoma in the Era of Molecular Biology: An Experience-Based Surgeons' Perspective. J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 25:1494-1502. [PMID: 32666496 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-020-04724-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hepatocellular adenoma (HA) is a rare benign liver tumor with increasing incidence affecting young women. In the last years, much has changed in diagnosis, classification, and treatment, due to the identification of different molecular subtypes. With the evolving knowledge, especially on molecular characteristics of the disease, we are far from a consensus of how to deal with such a multifaceted benign disease METHODS: In the last 20 years, we have treated 134 patients with HA with a mean age of 28 years, being 126 women. Fifty patients had a history of abdominal pain and 13 patients had an acute episode of pain due to rupture and bleeding. Until 2009, adenomas larger than 4 cm in diameter were resected, regardless of gender. From 2010 to 2016, only adenomas larger than 5 cm were referred for surgical treatment. Since 2016, resection was indicated in all female patients with non-steatotic adenomas larger than 5 cm and all adenomas in men. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION One hundred twenty-four patients were submitted to resection, being in 21 major resections. Since 2010, 74% of resections were done laparoscopically. Patients with ruptured adenomas were treated with transarterial embolization. Morbidity rate was 8.1% with no mortality. Authors discuss point-by-point all the aspects and presentations of the disease and the best approach. We proposed a therapeutic guideline based on the best available evidence and in our experience. CONCLUSIONS Due to the complexity of the disease, the treatment of HA is one the best examples of an individualized approach.
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- Paulo Herman
- Digestive Surgery Division, Department of Gastroenterology, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Digestive Surgery Division, Department of Gastroenterology, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Digestive Surgery Division, Department of Gastroenterology, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Digestive Surgery Division, Department of Gastroenterology, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Digestive Surgery Division, Department of Gastroenterology, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil
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Focal nodular hyperplasia and hepatocellular adenoma are benign liver lesions that occur most frequently in women and may be found as incidental findings on imaging. hepatocellular adenomas may be infrequently associated with malignant progression or risk of rupture and as such, require surveillance or definitive treatments based on their size threshold. It is important clinically to differentiate these lesions, and utilizing imaging modalities such as contrast enhanced ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging can be helpful in diagnosis. Further molecular subtyping of hepatocellular adenoma lesions may be beneficial to describe risk factors and potential future clinical complications.
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- Lauren Myers
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road, MNP 4112, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road, MNP 4112, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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Rodrigues BT, Mei SLCY, Fox A, Lubel JS, Nicoll AJ. A systematic review on the complications and management of hepatic adenomas: a call for a new approach. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 32:923-930. [PMID: 32433418 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000001766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Hepatic adenomas are benign hepatic lesions with heterogeneous characteristics. Awareness of complications, including haemorrhage and malignant transformation, has improved alongside a concurrent rise in their detection. Monitoring and management guidelines, however, remain inconsistent. This systematic review analyses the natural history of hepatic adenomas, and existing and novel risk factors associated with haemorrhage and malignant transformation. Results of this systematic review commonly identified male sex, and the beta-catenin histopathological hepatic adenoma subtype, as risk factors for malignant transformation, whilst those associated with haemorrhage included lesion size and number, exophytic nature, and recent hormone use. Overall, females demonstrated higher rates of haemorrhage, whilst males exhibited a higher risk of hepatocellular carcinoma development. This systematic review highlights that tumour size and subtype may not be as characteristically linked with complications as previously thought. We have additionally reported novel risk factors contributing to development of hepatic adenoma-related complications. We conclude by highlighting the risk of taking a conservative approach to seemingly low-risk lesions and suggest revised practice guidelines.
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- Beverly T Rodrigues
- Department of Gastroenterology, Eastern Health.,School of Medicine, Monash University, Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Eastern Health
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria 3128, Australia
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Krause K, Tanabe KK. A Shifting Paradigm in Diagnosis and Management of Hepatic Adenoma. Ann Surg Oncol 2020; 27:3330-3338. [PMID: 32542565 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-08580-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND New insights into molecular pathogenesis of hepatocellular adenomas (HCA) have allowed sub-classification based on distinct genetic alterations and a fresh look at characterizations of natural history. Clinically, this is important in understanding risk factors for two feared complications: malignant transformation and hemorrhage. METHODS PubMed literature search for hepatocellular adenoma over all years, excluding case reports and articles focusing on multiple adenomas or adenomatosis. RESULTS The β-catenin exon 3 mutated HCA accounts for about 10% of all HCAs and is associated with the highest risk of malignant transformation. The HF1α subtype accounts for 30-40% of all HCAs and has the lowest risk of malignant transformation. Gender has also emerged as an increasingly important risk factor and males with HCA are at considerably higher risk of malignant transformation, regardless of tumor size. The increasing use of gadoxetic-enhanced MRI has allowed for improved differentiation of HCAs from focal nodular hyperplasia, as well as the identification of specific radiologic features of some subtypes, particularly the inflammatory and HF1α HCAs. CONCLUSIONS Classification of HCA by subtype has important implications for patient counseling and treatment given variable risks of malignant transformation and hemorrhage. Males and those with β-catenin exon 3 mutated HCAs are two groups who should always be counselled to undergo surgical resection. On the other hand, in the lower risk HF1α subtype observation is appropriate in lesions < 5 cm and may even be considered in larger lesions as longer follow-up data is aggregated and tumorigenesis is better understood.
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- Kate Krause
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Turaga KK, Gamblin TC, Edwards R, Alexander HR, Bartlett D. It Is Time. Ann Surg Oncol 2019; 26:1963-1966. [PMID: 31037435 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-019-07207-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Kiran K Turaga
- Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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