Hepatic cysts overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Liver cysts are common, detected in as much as 4-7% of the general population,[1][2] and are the result of many causes. Most cysts are found incidentally, on imaging studies ordered for other reasons altogether. Some cysts, however, can become symptomatic – causing pain, nausea, jaundice, compressing other abdominal structures, rupturing or compromising the function of the liver.[3] When symptomatic, an intervention is often indicated. As the causes are so diverse, it will be useful to discuss these cysts, their diagnosis and their management, separately.
References
- ↑ Caremani M, Vincenti A, Benci A, Sassoli S, Tacconi D. Echographicepidemiology of non-parasitic hepatic cysts. J Clin Ultrasound 1996;21:1 15-1 18.
- ↑ Sanfelippo PM, Beahrs OH,Weiland LH. Cystic disease of the liver. Ann Surg 1974;179:922–925.
- ↑ Sanfelippo PM, Beahrs OH,Weiland LH. Cystic disease of the liver. Ann Surg 1974;179:922–925
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