Live tumors and oral contraceptives

Data on 78 cases of benign hepatic neoplasia among women with a history of oral contraceptive (OC) use are analyzed. Data for the study were collected by the Liver Tumor Registry of the University of California Irvine Medical Center. Factors considered in the analyses include the patient's age and duration of OC therapy, histopathology of the tumors, and their symptoms, findings, and prognosis. The pathogenesis and treatment of the tumors are also discussed.