Hepatic endometriosis: a case report.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a case of hepatic endometriosis.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
University hospital.


METHODS
A 34-year-old woman with a 2-year history of cyclic right subcostal pain.


METHODS
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) therapy followed by surgical resection.


RESULTS
Ultrasonography, computed tomography scan, and magnetic resonance imaging of the liver disclosed a 6-cm diameter mass. The GnRH-a therapy for 4 months led to clinical and radiologic improvement. Surgery performed to allow pregnancy confirmed the diagnosis of hepatic endometriosis.


CONCLUSIONS
Hepatic endometriosis is uncommon. It may result from metaplasia of the peritoneum or from hematogenic or lymphatic spread.
Cravello
L
L
La Conception Hospital, Marseille, France.
D'Ercole
C
C
Le Treut
Y P
YP
Blanc
B
B
D000328:Adult; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*