Pediatric Liver Cysts
What are Pediatric Liver Cysts?
Liver cysts are rare, bubble-like defects in the liver tissue. The cause is unknown.
What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Liver Cysts?
Most liver cysts do not cause symptoms. Larger cysts may cause:
Bloating
Pain in upper right abdomen
How are Pediatric Liver Cysts diagnosed?
How are Pediatric Liver Cysts treated?
These cysts are usually non-cancerous and require no treatment, unless they are large. They can be associated with infection and may need to be drained.
Surgery
Liver cysts that form with a malignant liver tumor or a bile duct malformation need to be removed. The type of surgery will depend on the cause and location of the cyst in the liver.
Pediatric Liver Cysts Doctors and Providers
Adam Alder, MDPediatric Surgeon
Natasha Corbitt, MDPediatric Surgeon
Diana Diesen, MDPediatric Surgeon
Lauren Gillory, MDPediatric Surgeon
Barry Hicks, MDPediatric Surgeon
Stephen Megison, MDPediatric Surgeon
Joseph Murphy, MDPediatric Surgeon
Samir Pandya, MDPediatric Surgeon
Faisal Qureshi, MDPediatric Surgeon
Mark Ryan, MDPediatric Surgeon
To Nhu Nguyen, PA-CPhysician Assistant - Gastroenterology