Hepatocellular carcinoma in a woman on long-term oral contraceptives.
A 32-year-old woman on oral contraceptives for 12 years developed a hepatocellular carcinoma, which resulted in death 15 months after initial diagnosis. The possible association between this malignant hepatic tumor and the long-term use of oral contraceptives is reviewed.
D000328:Adult; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000139:chemically induced; D013997:Time Factors
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral