**Question:** Commonest benign tumor of liver is
A. Hepatocellular adenoma
B. Hepatocellular carcinoma
C. Angiomyolipoma
D. Hemangioma
**Core Concept:** Benign liver tumors are rare compared to malignant ones, but some are more common than others. These include hepatocellular adenomas, carcinomas, angiomyolipomas, and hemangiomas.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right:** Hepatocellular adenoma (A) is the most common benign liver tumor. It is a benign neoplasm originating from hepatocytes and is usually caused by the use of oral contraceptives.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect:**
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (B) is the most common malignant liver tumor, not a benign one.
- Angiomyolipoma (C) is a rare benign tumor of the kidney, not liver.
- Hemangioma (D) is a benign tumor of blood vessels, not hepatocytes.
**Clinical Pearl:** Benign liver tumors are typically managed conservatively as they are generally asymptomatic or grow slowly. In some cases, surgery may be required for complications like rupture or bleeding.
**Correct Answer:** Hepatocellular adenoma (A) is the commonest benign tumor of liver.
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