Catalog

Solitary necrotic nodule of the liver

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Solitary necrotic nodule of the liver – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/209168589

Solitary necrotic tumour of the liver is a rare nonmalignant hepatic lesion characterised by a mass with a completely necrotic core often partially calcified, surrounded by a dense hyalinized fibrous capsule containing elastin fibres. Patients are usually asymptomatic but some may suffer from intermittent abdominal pain or discomfort.