Diagnosis and Treatment of Hepatocellular Adenoma in the Netherlands: Similarities and Differences

Background: The diagnosis of hepatocellular adenoma (HA) has a great impact on the lives of young women and may pose clinical dilemmas to the clinician since there are no standardized protocols to follow. We aimed to establish expert opinions on diagnosis and treatment of HA by collecting data from a nationwide questionnaire in the Netherlands. Methods: A questionnaire was sent to 20 Dutch hospitals known to offer hepatologic and surgical experience on liver tumours. Results: 17 hospitals (85%) responded to the questionnaire. Annually, a median of 52 patients presented with a solid liver tumou... Mehr ...