[Benign liver tumours - diagnosis and management]

Area of Science:

• Hepatology
• Radiology
• Oncology

Background:

• Increasingly common incidental findings of liver tumors due to advanced diagnostic imaging.
• Benign liver tumors are frequent, often asymptomatic, and typically do not require intervention.
• Accurate differentiation from malignant neoplasms is essential due to differing prognoses and potential for malignant transformation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an updated review on the diagnosis and treatment of benign liver tumors.
• To supplement existing guidelines concerning hepatocellular carcinomas and adenomas.
• To emphasize the role of radiological examinations in diagnosing liver lesions.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature on benign liver tumor diagnosis and management.
• Analysis of radiological imaging techniques for liver tumor characterization.
• Synthesis of diagnostic criteria and treatment recommendations.

Main Results:

• Dedicated radiological examinations are effective diagnostic tools for benign liver tumors.
• Imaging can significantly reduce the necessity for invasive biopsy procedures.
• Understanding the natural history, complication risks, and malignant potential is key for management.

Conclusions:

• Accurate diagnosis of benign liver tumors is vital for appropriate patient management.
• Radiological assessment plays a pivotal role in differentiating benign from malignant liver lesions.
• This review offers updated guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of benign liver tumors.