Hepatocellular adenomatosis associated with hereditary haemochromatosis

A young healthy man presented with abdominal pain following an accidental fall. Imaging studies and laparoscopy revealed multiple yellowish well-defined hepatic lesions. Liver biopsies showed hepatic adenomas and iron overload. Laboratory investigation confirmed a diagnosis of hereditary haemochroma...

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Veröffentlicht in:Postgraduate medical journal 2000-02, Vol.76 (892), p.100-102
Hauptverfasser: Radhi, J M, Loewy, J
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A young healthy man presented with abdominal pain following an accidental fall. Imaging studies and laparoscopy revealed multiple yellowish well-defined hepatic lesions. Liver biopsies showed hepatic adenomas and iron overload. Laboratory investigation confirmed a diagnosis of hereditary haemochromatosis. To our knowledge this represents the first report of an association of hepatic adenomatosis and primary haemochromatosis.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pmj.76.892.100