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Hepatocellular adenoma also hepatic adenoma or rarely hepadenoma is an uncommon benign liver tumor which is associated with the use of hormonal contraception with a high estrogen content. Patients taking higher potency hormones patients of advanced age or patients with prolonged duration of use have a significantly increased risk of developing hepatocellular adenomas.

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