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Polycystic liver disease (PLD) usually describes the presence of multiple cysts scattered throughout normal liver tissue. [1] PLD is commonly seen in association with autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease, with a prevalence of 1 in 400 to 1000, and accounts for 8–10% of all cases of end-stage renal disease. [2]
von Meyenburg Complex in ultrasound. Numerous little cysts with ringdown artefacts. Laboratory findings include high transaminase levels, raised gamma-glutamyl transferase or alkaline phosphatase levels, increased C-reactive protein , hypoalbuminemia , and hematologic abnormalities like thrombocytopenia , leukopenia , leukocytosis , and anemia .
Simple liver cysts are seen most commonly in women and kids. [2] In terms of pathophysiology, they are formed in response to developmental events and in response to trauma and inflammation. [ 2 ] In addition, liver cysts can be seen with polycystic kidney disease and echinococcosis infection ( hydatid disease ).
The cause appears to be genetic; the simple form is an autosomal dominant trait, while the complex form is an autosomal recessive trait. [2] Females are more prone to Caroli disease than males. [8] Family history may include kidney and liver disease due to the link between Caroli disease and ARPKD. [6]
Benign liver tumors. Benign liver tumors generally develop on normal or fatty liver, are single or multiple (generally paucilocular), have distinct delineation, with increased echogenity (hemangiomas, benign focal nodular hyperplasia) or absent, with posterior acoustic enhancement effect (cysts), have distinct delineation (hydatid cyst), lack of vascularization or show a characteristic ...
A cyst / s ɪ s t / is a closed sac, having a distinct envelope and division compared with the nearby tissue.Hence, it is a cluster of cells that have grouped together to form a sac (like the manner in which water molecules group together to form a bubble); however, the distinguishing aspect of a cyst is that the cells forming the "shell" of such a sac are distinctly abnormal (in both ...
Biliary cystadenoma and cystadenocarcinoma constitute less than 5% of intrahepatic cysts originating from the bile duct. [6] Cystadenomas in liver are often confused with hydatid cyst as their appearance on various imaging techniques is nearly same. [7] Treating cystadenomas as hydatid cyst has resulted in recurrence of the cyst. [7]
Only 30% of cysts disappear with medical treatment alone. Albendazole is preferred twice a day for 1–5 months. [39] An alternative to albendazole is mebendazole for at least 3 to 6 months. Surgery is indicated for bigger liver cysts (> 10 cm), cysts at risk of rupture and/or complicated cysts.