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Managing hepatic adenomas in pregnant patients requires an individualized approach. Key considerations include adenoma size, pre-pregnancy counseling, and serial surveillance during and after pregnancy to mitigate risks like rupture.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Obstetrics
  • Reproductive Endocrinology

Background:

  • Hepatic adenomas (HAs) are benign liver tumors with a known association with estrogen.
  • Understanding the risks and management of HAs is crucial for obstetric clinicians, especially given estrogen's role in tumor growth and rupture.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review preconception counseling, perinatal management, and postpartum care strategies for patients with hepatic adenomas.
  • To provide guidance for obstetricians managing pregnant patients or those planning pregnancy with HAs.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
  • Relevant research, review articles, textbook chapters, databases, and clinical guidelines were identified and synthesized.

Main Results:

  • Hepatic adenomas necessitate personalized management plans based on size and pregnancy-related changes.
  • Adenomas larger than 5 cm pose a significantly increased risk of rupture during pregnancy.
  • Optimal management involves accurate diagnosis, cessation of estrogen-containing contraception, and surgical resection of large HAs before conception, alongside antenatal and postpartum surveillance.

Conclusions:

  • An individualized strategy is essential for managing hepatic adenomas in pregnant patients or those desiring pregnancy.
  • Further contemporary research is needed to refine management protocols and patient counseling for hepatic adenomas in pregnancy.