Peliosis hepatis and oral contraceptives. A case report.
Peliosis hepatis associated with prolonged usage of oral contraceptives occurred in a patient. This paper presents the clinical picture and pathologic findings. Liver palpation in patients using birth control pills is very important. Peliosis hepatis may be reversible when oral contraceptives are discontinued.
D000328:Adult; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D010382:Peliosis Hepatis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral