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Hepatic endometriosis: a case report

Cravello L et al., 1996

Fertility and sterility, 66(4), 657-659

DOI 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)58585-9 PMID 8816634 Source

Abstract

Objective

To describe a case of hepatic endometriosis.

Design

Case report.

Setting

University hospital.

Patient

A 34-year-old woman with a 2-year history of cyclic right subcostal pain.

Interventions

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) therapy followed by surgical resection.

Results

Ultrasonography, computed tomography scan, and magnetic resonance imaging of the liver disclosed a 6-cm diameter mass. The GnRH-a therapy for 4 months led to clinical and radiologic improvement. Surgery performed to allow pregnancy confirmed the diagnosis of hepatic endometriosis.

Conclusions

Hepatic endometriosis is uncommon. It may result from metaplasia of the peritoneum or from hematogenic or lymphatic spread.

Topics

Endometriosis > Excision Surgery > OutcomesEndometriosis > Medical Management > HormonalEndometriosis > Diagnosis > Imaging
hepatic endometriosis case report, liver endometriosis treatment, gnrh agonist for endometriosis, extrapelvic endometriosis liver, cyclic right upper quadrant pain endometriosis, surgical excision hepatic endometriosis, endometriosis unusual locations, endometrioma liver imaging findings, medical management before endometriosis surgery, rare endometriosis sites

Cite this article

Cravello, L., D'Ercole, C., Le Treut, Y. P., & Blanc, B. (1996). Hepatic endometriosis: a case report. *Fertility and sterility*, *66*(4), 657-659. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0015-0282(16)58585-9

Keywords

Adult, Endometriosis, Female, Humans, Liver Diseases

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