Benign and malignant liver neoplasms: some new etiologic associations.
Several agents have recently been implicated in the development of benign and malignant liver neoplasms. Recognition of their possible role by the primary care physician may prevent serious consequences to patients exposed to these agents, which include oral contraceptives, androgens, hepatitis virus, and vinyl chloride.
D000728:Androgens / Q000009:adverse effects; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000139:chemically induced; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006394:Hemangiosarcoma / Q000139:chemically induced; D006515:Hepatitis B virus; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D009858:Oncogenic Viruses; D014752:Vinyl Chloride / Q000506:poisoning
D000728:Androgens; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D014752:Vinyl Chloride