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Hepatic adenoma. Observations after estrogen withdrawal
Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|August 1, 1976
Summary
Ruptured hepatic adenomas in women using oral contraceptives may regress after stopping estrogen. This case suggests routine resection of benign hepatic adenomas may not always be necessary.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Oncology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Benign hepatic adenomas are rare liver tumors.
- Oral contraceptive use is a known risk factor for hepatic adenoma development and rupture.
- Ruptured hepatic adenomas can cause significant intra-abdominal hemorrhage.