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We conducted a retrospective study of 14 patients with symptomatic liver cysts to evaluate current therapeutic interventions for this condition. Abdominal pain (n = 7) or abdominal mass (n = 5) were the most frequent presentations. Three patients also had renal cyst. Percutaneous aspiration with ethanol sclerotheraphy was carried out in 4 patients and all cysts so treated diminished in size, with relief of the symptoms. One patient was treated by aspiration only and re-retension occurred. Cystectomy was performed in 2 patients, unroofing in 5, and fenestration in 2 patients. All patients gained relief of symptoms, with no recurrence of symptoms. Computed tomography revealed that the cysts were diminished or were no longer observable after all the treatments. Our experience indicates that unroofing, fenestration, and cystectomy are safe and suitable procedures for treatment of the condition. Ethanol sclerotherapy may be a feasible alternative to surgical intervention in selected patients.
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Received for publication on July 23, 1997; accepted on Dec. 25, 1997
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Kakizaki, K., Yamauchi, H. & Teshima, S. Symptomatic liver cyst: Special reference to surgical management. J Hep Bil Pancr Surg 5, 192–195 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s005340050032
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s005340050032