The Management of Pregnancy in Women with Hepatocellular Adenoma : A Plea for an Individualized Approach
Joint Authors
Terkivatan, Türkan
Bröker, Mirelle E. E.
van Aalten, Susanna M.
Ijzermans, Jan N. M.
de Man, Robert A.
Source
International Journal of Hepatology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bröker, Mirelle E. E.& Ijzermans, Jan N. M.& van Aalten, Susanna M.& de Man, Robert A.& Terkivatan, Türkan. 2012. The Management of Pregnancy in Women with Hepatocellular Adenoma : A Plea for an Individualized Approach. International Journal of Hepatology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bröker, Mirelle E. E.…[et al.]. The Management of Pregnancy in Women with Hepatocellular Adenoma : A Plea for an Individualized Approach. International Journal of Hepatology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bröker, Mirelle E. E.& Ijzermans, Jan N. M.& van Aalten, Susanna M.& de Man, Robert A.& Terkivatan, Türkan. The Management of Pregnancy in Women with Hepatocellular Adenoma : A Plea for an Individualized Approach. International Journal of Hepatology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-493686