We present a case of focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) of the liver in a 7-ye
ar-old girl. The hepatic tumor was found incidentally on physical examinati
on at school. During surgery, a hypervascular mass with a nodular surface w
as found to be confined to thr right lobe of the liver (mainly in segments
5 and 6). The brownish tumor and the gallbladder were completely removed; P
athologic examination revealed a 10 x 9 x 5-cm mass with a central scar and
radiating septa. consistent with the diagnosis of FNH. The postoperative c
ourse was complicated by subhepatic effusion, which was resolved by percuta
neous computed tomography-guided drainage. She remained well 2 years after
surgery.