A woman on the COC develops new-onset right upper quadrant pain. Her liver function tests show significantly elevated ALT and AST. Ultrasound shows a ...

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A woman on the COC develops new-onset right upper quadrant pain. Her liver function tests show significantly elevated ALT and AST. Ultrasound shows a liver mass consistent with a hepatocellular adenoma. What is the UKMEC implication?

Accepted Answer

UKMEC 4 - hepatocellular adenoma is UKMEC 4 for CHC; the COC must be stopped

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UKMEC 1 - benign liver tumour

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UKMEC 2

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UKMEC 3

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Only malignant liver tumours affect UKMEC

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): UKMEC 4 Hepatocellular Adenoma CHC

A woman on the COC develops new-onset right upper quadrant pain. Her liver function tests show significantly elevated ALT and AST. Ultrasound shows a liver mass consistent with a hepatocellular adenoma. What is the UKMEC implication?