Hepatic adenomas associated with anti-epileptic drugs: a case series and imaging review

Abdom Imaging. 2010 Apr;35(2):208-11. doi: 10.1007/s00261-009-9500-4. Epub 2009 Mar 13.

Abstract

We report four patients on long-term antiepileptic drugs, without any history of anabolic steroid or oral contraceptive use, who had path-proven hepatic adenomas at our institution. Imaging review of one case is presented here. An exhaustive literature search reveals only four other such case reports, none from the North American continent.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / chemically induced*
  • Adenoma / diagnosis*
  • Adenoma / pathology
  • Adult
  • Anticonvulsants / adverse effects*
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / chemically induced*
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Ultrasonography / methods

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Contrast Media