Spontaneous rupture of liver in patient on oral contraceptives

Hemoperitoneum as a result of spontaneous rupture of the liver occurred in a 28-year-old woman who had been takingoral contraceptives for 7 years. The hemorrhage occurred between a benign tumour and the liver and was treated by left hepatic lobectomy. The pathologic aspects of this tumour are discussed and the current literature is reviewed. Conservative excision compatible with hemostasis is the recommended treatment.