Peliosis Hepatis

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.

Year introduced: 1991(1981)

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Tree Number(s): C06.552.802, C14.907.609

MeSH Unique ID: D010382

Entry Terms:

• Hepatis, Peliosis

Previous Indexing:

• Liver Diseases (1966-1980)

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Digestive System Diseases
Liver Diseases
Peliosis Hepatis

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Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Peliosis Hepatis