TABLE V.
REASONS FOR EXCISION OF LIVER CELL ADENOMAS AND OUTCOME
| Reason, symptom | No. of pts. | Complete relief* |
|---|---|---|
| Severe pain with rupture | 6 | 100† |
| Severe pain with internal hemorrhage | 4 | 100‡ |
| Moderate to severe pain | 7 | 100 |
| Vague but annoying symptoms | 5 | 80 |
| Diagnosis uncertain | 3 | – |
*
Percentage of patients who had complete symptomatic relief after excision.
†
One patient with widespread adenomas required hepatic transplantation (see text).
‡
Two patients with widespread adenomas became symptomatic two to three years after excision (see text).