Growth of hepatocellular adenoma during pregnancy: A prospective study.

Background & Aims: The presence of hepatocellular adenoma (HCA) in pregnant women requires special consideration, as it has been reported to carry the risk of growth and clinically significant haemorrhage. In this prospective study we assessed aspects of growth of HCA <5 cm during pregnancy.

Methods: This was a multicentre prospective cohort study in pregnant women with suspected HCA <5 cm on imaging.