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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farwa Haideri [2]Adenike Eketunde
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
There is no established system for the classification of Peliosis hepatis
Pathophysiology
The pathogenesis of peliosis hepatis is unknown. There are several hypotheses, such as, it arise from sinusoidal epithelial damage[6], increased sinusoidal pressure due to obstruction in blood outflow from the liver, or hepatocellular necrosis[1].
Two morphologic patterns of hepatic peliosis were described by Yanoff and Rawson [7]. In the phlebectatic type, the blood-filled spaces are lined with endothelium and are associated with aneurismal dilatation of the central vein; in the parenchymal type, the spaces have no endothelial lining and they usually are associated with haemorrhagic parenchymal necrosis. Some considers both pattern to be one process, initiated by focal necrosis of liver parenchyma observed in parenchymal type progressing into formation of fibrous wall and endothelial lining around haemorrhage of phebectatic type. Fibrosis, cirrhosis, regenerative nodules, and tumours may also be seen.
Causes
Differentiating Peliosis hepatis from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies