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Peliosis Hepatis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A vascular disease of the LIVER characterized by the occurrence of multiple blood-filled CYSTS or cavities. The cysts are lined with ENDOTHELIAL CELLS; the cavities lined with hepatic parenchymal cells (HEPATOCYTES). Peliosis hepatis has been associated with use of anabolic steroids (ANABOLIC AGENTS) and certain drugs.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-PX487SFW-7

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