Regression of multiple hepatocellular adenomas after cessation of oral contraceptive pills: a case report and review of the current literature
We report a case of a 50-year old female who was diagnosed with multiple hepatic adenomas of the inflammatory subtype. After discontinuation of oral contraception a decrease of both the number and size of the liver lesions was seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) without the need of further intervention. The major challenge in the clinical management of patients with multiple HCAs resides in the risk assessment for future complications. In the case of multiple HCAs subtype seemed to be more relevant than the actual number of lesions. Because little is known about the natural evolution in patients with multiple HCAs, we...
Source: Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica - October 2, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: G Moors H Poels V Vandecaveye T Roskams C Verslype Source Type: research
