[Spontaneous regression of a large liver tumor with markedly elevated serum enzyme levels].

Abstract

The case of a liver tumor of 10 cm diameter in a 32-year-old asymptomatic woman is described with markedly elevated liver enzymes in the serum (transaminases and alkaline phosphatase). The tumor corresponded to a focal nodular hyperplasia or a hepatic adenoma. The regression of this hepatic tumor over a time period of 18 months after discontinuation of oral contraceptives was observed as well as a complete normalisation of laboratory findings. It is concluded that conservative management after withdrawal of hormonal contraception my be the preferable treatment for hepatic adenoma and focal nodular hyperplasia.

• Authors: E G Siegel, H Hartmann
• Journal: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie (Z Gastroenterol) Vol. 25 Issue 12 Pg. 764-8 (Dec 1987) ISSN: 0044-2771 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Spontane Rückbildung eines grossen Lebertumors mit deutlich erhöhten Serumenzymspiegeln.
• PMID: 2830733 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Enzymes
• Norgestrel
• Ethinyl Estradiol
• Ethinyl Estradiol-Norgestrel Combination

Topics

• Adult
• Carcinoma, Hepatocellular (chemically induced, pathology)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Enzymes (blood)
• Ethinyl Estradiol (adverse effects)
• Ethinyl Estradiol-Norgestrel Combination
• Female
• Humans
• Hyperplasia
• Liver (pathology)
• Liver Function Tests
• Liver Neoplasms (chemically induced, pathology)
• Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous
• Norgestrel (adverse effects)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed
• Ultrasonography