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Regression of Liver Cell Adenomas Associated with Oral Contraceptives
- HUGH A. EDMONDSON, M.D.;
- TELFER B. REYNOLDS, M.D.;
- BRIAN HENDERSON, M.D.; and
- BARBARA BENTON, R.N.
Abstract
The regression of liver cell adenomas that follow the use of oral contraceptives when steroids are withdrawn was observed in three patients. At diagnosis by needle biopsy in patients without pain or evidence of hemorrhage, prompt cessation of steroid use is suggested as the preferable form of treatment. The same is true for the diagnosis made at surgery if the tumor or tumors are difficult to remove.
Article and Author Information
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▸From the Departments of Pathology and Medicine, University of Southern California School of Medicine; Los Angeles, California.
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▸Requests for reprints should be addressed to Hugh A. Edmondson, M.D.; Department of Pathology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, 2025 Zonal Ave.; Los Angeles, CA 90033.
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- Received August 13, 1976.
- Accepted November 29, 1976.
