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Hepatocellular adenoma and polycystic ovary syndrome
Author(s) -
Toso Christian,
RubbiaBrandt Laura,
Negro Francesco,
Morel Philippe,
Mentha Gilles
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
liver international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.873
H-Index - 110
eISSN - 1478-3231
pISSN - 1478-3223
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-0676.2003.01776.x
Subject(s) - polycystic ovary , context (archaeology) , medicine , adenoma , hepatocellular adenoma , hormone , ovary , endocrinology , physiology , gastroenterology , gynecology , biology , obesity , insulin resistance , paleontology
Various identified risk factors predispose to hepatocellular adenomas. We present the case of a young woman with liver adenoma in a context of polycystic ovary syndrome, associated with high levels of androgens and following a high dose hormonal therapy. In view of this complication, we recommend a close screening of patients with such hormonal imbalance, especially those who are treated with high doses of hormones, with repeated liver tests and ultrasonographies.