Combined epithelial and sarcomatous elements in a liver cancer associated with oral contraceptive use.
A rare mixed malignant hepatic tumor in a 35-year-old woman is presented. Hepatic enlargement regressed and became stable for 3 years after contraceptive pills were discontinued. Exacerbation began 3 months prior to admission, at which time there was a spontaneous rupture of the tumor; this resulted in the death of the patient.
D000328:Adult; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000473:pathology*; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology*; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000473:pathology*
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral