Focal nodular hyperplasia associated with the use of a synthetic anabolic androgen.
An adolescent with stunted growth was treated for 6 months with a synthetic anabolic androgen. During his evaluation for right upper quadrant pain an abnormal liver scan demonstrated what proved to be a hypervascular hepatic lesion. At surgery, the diagnosis of focal nodular hyperplasia was established. Herein we document the unusual association of focal nodular hyperplasia with use of a synthetic anabolic androgen.
D002648:Child; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008099:Liver / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D010074:Oxandrolone / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010074:Oxandrolone