The Management of Pregnancy in Women with Hepatocellular Adenoma: A Plea for an Individualized Approach

Autor: Bröker, Mirelle E. E., Ijzermans, Jan N. M., van Aalten, Susanna M., de Man, Robert A., Terkivatan, Türkan
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2012
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Zdroj: International Journal of Hepatology.
ISSN: 2090-3448
DOI: 10.1155/2012/725735
Popis: Because of the risk of hormone-induced growth and spontaneous rupture of hepatocellular adenoma (HCA) during pregnancy, special considerations are required. Due to the scarcity of cases, there is no evidence-based algorithm for the evaluation and management of HCA during pregnancy. We think it should be questioned if it is justified to discourage pregnancy in all women with HCA. The biological behavior of this benign lesion might be less threatening than presumed and a negative advice concerning pregnancy has great impact on the lives of these young female patients. The balance between the pros and cons of hepatic adenomas and pregnancy should be reconsidered. In our center, pregnancy in women with an HCA up to 5 cm is no longer discouraged in close consultation with the patient, her partner, and members of the liver expert team.
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