MTE #36: Managing Challenging Benign and Malignant Liver Lesions Before, During, and After Pregnancy  (Ticketed)

Nov 18 2024
Convention Center: Room 33 A
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
Ticketed Event

World Class Speakers

Jennifer A Flemming, MD
Discussion Leader

Jennifer A Flemming, MD

Queen's University
Laura M Kulik, MD
Discussion Leader

Laura M Kulik, MD

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

Description

The management of liver lesions in pregnancy is becoming more common given the increase in persons with chronic liver disease and cirrhosis achieving pregnancy. In this session, experts review an approach to and management considerations for liver lesions in pregnancy and the peripregnancy period, including both benign (hepatic adenoma) and malignant (HCC) masses.

 

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Objectives

  • Describe the evaluation of a liver lesion during pregnancy.
  • Explain management considerations of hepatic adenoma in pregnancy including watchful waiting and intervention.
  • Discuss management considerations of HCC when diagnosed during pregnancy.