Peliosis hepatis due to oxymetholone--a clinically benign disorder.

Abstract

Peliosis hepatis is a rare hepatic disorder mainly diagnosed at surgery or autopsy. Clinical outcome is thus frequently poor. We report a patient in whom the diagnosis was established by percutaneous needly biopsy. Withdrawal of the steroid medication was followed by a prompt clinical improvement. Although histologic proof of regression is not available, this experience suggests a more favorable prognosis than previously thought possible.

• Authors: G L Arnold, M M Kaplan
• Journal: The American journal of gastroenterology (Am J Gastroenterol) Vol. 71 Issue 2 Pg. 213-6 (Feb 1979) ISSN: 0002-9270 [Print] United States
• PMID: 433907 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Oxymetholone

Topics

• Aged
• Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury
• Humans
• Liver (pathology)
• Liver Diseases (pathology)
• Male
• Oxymetholone (adverse effects)
• Prognosis