Peliosis Hepatis

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  • Disease or Syndrome
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.
Synonyms:
  • Hepatis, Peliosis
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