Table 2.
Recently published b-HCAs with their typical characteristics defined by MRI. Note the low prevalence in the literature of MRI data, with inconsistent findings.
Authors | Year of publication | Number of β-catenin HCA | MRI findings |
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[Van Aalten et al. 2011a] | 2012 | 7 | Vaguely defined scar on T2W sequences (3 cases) |
[Laumonier et al. 2008] | 2008 | 5 | Marked hyperintensity on T2W sequences and persistent delayed enhancement (3 cases) Isointensity on T2W sequences, with strong arterial enhancement and delayed washout (2 cases) |
[Yoneda et al. 2012] | 2012 | 1 | Vaguely defined scar on T2W sequences |
b-HCA, β-catenin positive HCA; HCA, hepatocellular adenoma; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; T2W, T2-weighted.