Liver tumour. Section through a liver removed from a patient, showing a hepatic adenoma (round, centre). Hepatic, or hepatocellular, adenomas are unco

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Liver tumour. Section through a liver removed from a patient, showing a hepatic adenoma (round, centre). Hepatic, or hepatocellular, adenomas are uncommon benign (non-cancerous) liver tumours. They are commonly associated with the use of hormonal contraception with a high oestrogen content. They are usually removed due to the risk of bleeding.

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