Overview
What are pediatric liver cysts?
Liver cysts are rare, bubble-like defects in the liver tissue. The cause is unknown.
Signs and Symptoms
What are the signs and symptoms of pediatric liver cysts?
Larger cysts may cause:
Bloating
Pain in upper right abdomen
Most liver cysts do not cause symptoms.
Diagnosis
How are pediatric liver cysts diagnosed?
Treatment
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.
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.
Doctors and Providers
Adam Craig AlderPediatric Surgeon
Natasha Marie CorbittPediatric Surgeon
Diana Leigh DiesenPediatric Surgeon
Barbara Anne GainesPediatric Surgeon
Lauren Ann GilloryPediatric Surgeon
Russell HawkinsPediatric Surgeon
Charles Robert HongPediatric Surgeon
Stephen Mark MegisonPediatric Surgeon
Carrie Colleen Buchanan MoorePediatric Surgeon
Joseph Thomas MurphyPediatric Surgeon
Samir R PandyaPediatric Surgeon
Laura Nanka PurcellPediatric Surgeon
Faisal Ghulam QureshiPediatric Surgeon
To Nhu Thuy NguyenPhysician Assistant - Gastroenterology