Regression of Liver Cell Adenomas Associated with Oral Contraceptives
- 1 February 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American College of Physicians in Annals of Internal Medicine
- Vol. 86 (2) , 180-182
- https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-86-2-180
Abstract
The regression of liver cell adenomas that follow the use of oral contraceptives when steroids are withdrawn was observed in 3 patients. At diagnosis by needle biopsy in patients without pain or evidence of hemorrhage, prompt cessation of steroid use is suggested as the preferable form of treatment. The same is true for the diagnosis made at surgery if the tumor or tumors are difficult to remove.Keywords
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- Focal Nodular Hyperplasia of the Liver and Intrahepatic Hemorrhage in Young Women on Oral ContraceptivesAnnals of Internal Medicine, 1975