Hepatic adenoma: a possible complication of oral contraceptive therapy

Three cases of hepatic adenoma occurred in women, two of whom were taking oral contraceptive medication. The clinical and pathologic data from these and previously reported cases are reviewed. The possible causal relationship between the development of hepatic adenomas and the use of oral contracept...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Southern medical journal (Birmingham, Ala.) Ala.), 1976-06, Vol.69 (6), p.683-687
Hauptverfasser:	Hilliard, J L, Graham, D Y, Spjut, H J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adenoma - chemically induced Adenoma - diagnosis Adenoma - pathology Adult Contraceptives, Oral - adverse effects Female Humans Liver Neoplasms - chemically induced Liver Neoplasms - diagnosis Liver Neoplasms - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:	Three cases of hepatic adenoma occurred in women, two of whom were taking oral contraceptive medication. The clinical and pathologic data from these and previously reported cases are reviewed. The possible causal relationship between the development of hepatic adenomas and the use of oral contraceptives is explored.
ISSN:	0038-4348
DOI:	10.1097/00007611-197606000-00004