Rapidly evolving non-parasitic hepatic cyst

A case of solitary non-parasitic hepatic cyst is presented; its evolution appears to have occurred rapidly (10 months). This and all previously reported cysts are unassociated with any clearly diagnostic signs, symptoms, laboratory or x-ray findings. The treatment of choice is total surgical extirpa...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inInternational surgery Vol. 67; no. 4 Suppl; p. 461
Main Author Christ, J E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Italy 01.10.1982
Subjects
Acute Disease
Adult
Cysts - diagnosis
Humans
Liver Diseases - diagnosis
Male
Online AccessGet more information

Cover

More Information
Summary:A case of solitary non-parasitic hepatic cyst is presented; its evolution appears to have occurred rapidly (10 months). This and all previously reported cysts are unassociated with any clearly diagnostic signs, symptoms, laboratory or x-ray findings. The treatment of choice is total surgical extirpation since the incidence of recurrence of the cyst is appreciably high with subtotal excision, drainage, and marsupialization. This disease has been reported to carry a mortality of 5.1% to 6.6%.
ISSN:0020-8868