J Korean Radiol Soc.  2002 Dec;47(6):689-692. 10.3348/jkrs.2002.47.6.689.

Nodular Regenerative Hyperplasia of the Liver in an Infant: Case Report

• Kim HK
• Lee YH
• Chung DS
• Kim OD
• Whang JB
• Park JB

• KMID: 2103692
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2002.47.6.689

Abstract

Nodular regenerative hyperplasia (NRH) of the liver is an uncommon disease entity, especially in the pediatricage group. A few cases have been reported in the radiologic literature, but follow-up imaging studies are rare. We describe a case of NRH, diagnosed by ultrasound-guided needle biopsy, in a seven-month-old infant with cri-du-chat syndrome. Initial ultrasound revealed several small hypoechogenic nodules in the liver, but CT and MR failed to demonstrate their presence. Two follow-up sonographic examinations were performed 7 and 20 months later, revealing increases in the size and number of the nodules.

Keyword

Infants, newborn, gastrointestinal tract; Liver, abnormalities; Liver, US; Liver, CT; Liver, MR

MeSH Terms

Biopsy, Needle
Cri-du-Chat Syndrome
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Hyperplasia*
Infant*
Liver*
Ultrasonography