[Focal nodular hyperplasia of the liver and oral contraceptives].
Three cases of benign liver tumors in young women are reported in addition to 58 cases in the literature. Uncharacteristic pains in the upper abdomen and general weakness were the main symptoms. The most valuable diagnostic examination is selective angiography. Liver resection was successful in these cases. Elective surgery is advocated because massive bleeding with high lethality may occur. Histologically focal nodular hyperplasia was found and all three had taken oral contraceptives.
D000328:Adult; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology*
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
Fokale noduläre Hyperplasie der Leber und orale Kontrazeptiva.