Peliosis hepatis
ICD-10 Code
K76.4
Peliosis hepatis
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.
Also known as hepatic peliosis — per MONDO