What is Liver Cyst?

Description of the disease

Liver cyst is a fluid-filled cavity that can occur in the liver tissues. It can be single or multiple and have various sizes.

Classification

• Simple cyst
• Polycystic liver disease
• Parasitic cysts

Symptoms

Most often, liver cyst can be asymptomatic. In some cases, pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, discomfort, enlargement of the abdomen, jaundice may occur.

Causes

The causes of liver cyst may vary, including genetic factors, trauma, infections, parasitic diseases.

Diagnosis

Various methods such as ultrasound, CT, MRI are used for the diagnosis of liver cyst.

Treatment

Treatment may include monitoring through examinations, drug therapy, or surgical intervention.

Prevention

Exact methods of preventing liver cyst are not established, but a healthy lifestyle and prevention of injuries may reduce the risk of developing the disease.

Physician

To diagnose and treat liver cyst, it is necessary to consult a gastroenterologist or surgeon.