Pedunculated Hepatocellular Adenoma in a Woman on Long-Term Oral Contraceptives: A Rare and Atypical Presentation

Authors

Maram Aljuaid Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2077-4739
Roaa Alharbi College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1173-0884
Nourah Alfawaz College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8360-0784
Tamadar Al Doheyan Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6425-6676

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Abstract

A unique benign liver tumor was discovered in a 37-year-old woman who had used oral contraceptives for an extended period. She experienced ongoing pain and bloating in her right abdomen. Imaging studies showed a sizable liver mass that appeared cancerous. After surgical removal, tissue examination confirmed it was an inflammatory non-cancerous tumor. This case underscores the necessity of early detection and prompt surgical intervention to avert complications, particularly in those with long-term estrogen exposure. It also stresses the importance of clinical vigilance to prevent misdiagnosis in similar situations.

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Published

2026-06-30

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 6 (2026)

Section

General Radiology

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