BACKGROUND: The traditional therapy for hepatic cysts has limited success because of recrudescence. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has become popular because of its advantages including little damage, therapeutic effec...BACKGROUND: The traditional therapy for hepatic cysts has limited success because of recrudescence. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has become popular because of its advantages including little damage, therapeutic effect and reduced suffering. This report describes the effects and reliability of RFA in the treatment of 29 patients with hepatic cysts. METHODS: B-ultrasound-guided REA was used to treat hepatic mono-cyst or multi-cysts of 29 patients (63 tumors). Ablative efficiency and complications were assessed by imaging and clinical symptoms. RESULTS: The tumors were abated completely in 34 cysts with a diameter <5 cm and no recurrence was seen after 3 months. In 21 cysts with a diameter of 5-10 cm, tumor volume was decreased by over 70%, then reduction and fiberosis were found. In 8 cysts with a diameter greater than 10 cm, tumor volume was decreased by more than 60%, and in 2 cysts it was increased more slightly than that at I month after REA. In subsequent follow-up (6 and 12 months after REA), tumors <10 cm in diameter were fully ablated. No significant discomfort and complications were found in any patient. CONCLUSION: RFA for the treatment of hepatic cysts is safe, and free from complications.展开更多
Intrahepatic endometriosis is one of the rarest forms of atypical endometriosis; only eighteen cases have been reported in the English literature. We describe the case of a 32-year-old woman, who presented with persis...Intrahepatic endometriosis is one of the rarest forms of atypical endometriosis; only eighteen cases have been reported in the English literature. We describe the case of a 32-year-old woman, who presented with persistent, non-cyclical upper right quadrant abdominal pain, a central liver cyst, and no history of endometriosis. Three years previous, she was diagnosed with an intrahepatic cyst. The lesion progressed and two laparoscopic deroofing-operations were performed, yet the diagnosis of intrahepatic endometriosis was never reached. She presented in our clinic with further progress of the cyst as well as obstruction of the intrahepatic biliary system. The magnetic resonance imaging showed a 9.5 cm × 12 cm, lobulated intrahepatic cyst. We performed an ultrasonic pericystectomy. Immunostaining confirmed intrahepatic endometriosis. Only one of the previously described eighteen patients with intrahepatic endometriosis presented with cyclical pain in the upper right abdominal quadrant accompanying menstruation. This lack of a "typical" clinic makes it challenging to diagnose extragonadal endometriosis without histopathology. A previous history of endometriosis was described in only twelve cases, thus the diagnosis of this condition should not be limited to patients with a known history of endometriosis. Six of 18 patients were postmenopausal, demonstrating this condition is not limited to women of reproductive age. A preoperative diagnosis was only reached in seven of the previously described cases, highlighting the importance of preoperative biopsies. Yet due to the potential adverse effects, a transhepatic biopsy must be discussed individually. Although rare, intrahepatic endometriosis should always be considered as a differential diagnosis in women with recurrent hepatic cysts, regardless of age or previous medical history. In such cases, histology is essential and a pericystectomy should be performed as standard of care.展开更多
Biliary cystadenoma(BCA)is a rare hepatic neoplasm.Although considered a benign cystic tumor of the liver,BCA has a high risk of recurrence with incomplete excision and a potential risk for malignant degeneration.Corr...Biliary cystadenoma(BCA)is a rare hepatic neoplasm.Although considered a benign cystic tumor of the liver,BCA has a high risk of recurrence with incomplete excision and a potential risk for malignant degeneration.Correct diagnosis and complete tumor excision with negative margins are the mainstay of treatment.Unfortunately,due to the lack of presenting symptoms,and normal laboratory results in most patients,BCA is hard to distinguish from other cystic lesions of the liver such as biliary cystadenocarcinoma,hepatic cyst,hydatid cyst,Caroli disease,undifferentiated sarcoma,intraductal papillary mucinous tumor,and hepatocellular carcinoma.Ultrasound(US),computed tomography(CT)and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)may be necessary.They demonstrate intrahepatic cystic lesions with features such as mural nodules,varying wall thickness,papillary projections,and internal septations.Nevertheless,surgery is still the only means of accurate diagnosis.Definitive diagnosis requires histological examination following formal resection.We describe a57-year-old woman initially diagnosed with polycystic liver who was subsequently diagnosed with giant intra-hepatic BCA in the left hepatic lobe.This indicates that both US physicians and hepatobiliary specialists should attach importance to hepatic cysts,and CT or MRI should be performed for further examination when a diagnosis of BCA is suspected.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND: The traditional therapy for hepatic cysts has limited success because of recrudescence. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has become popular because of its advantages including little damage, therapeutic effect and reduced suffering. This report describes the effects and reliability of RFA in the treatment of 29 patients with hepatic cysts. METHODS: B-ultrasound-guided REA was used to treat hepatic mono-cyst or multi-cysts of 29 patients (63 tumors). Ablative efficiency and complications were assessed by imaging and clinical symptoms. RESULTS: The tumors were abated completely in 34 cysts with a diameter <5 cm and no recurrence was seen after 3 months. In 21 cysts with a diameter of 5-10 cm, tumor volume was decreased by over 70%, then reduction and fiberosis were found. In 8 cysts with a diameter greater than 10 cm, tumor volume was decreased by more than 60%, and in 2 cysts it was increased more slightly than that at I month after REA. In subsequent follow-up (6 and 12 months after REA), tumors <10 cm in diameter were fully ablated. No significant discomfort and complications were found in any patient. CONCLUSION: RFA for the treatment of hepatic cysts is safe, and free from complications.
文摘Intrahepatic endometriosis is one of the rarest forms of atypical endometriosis; only eighteen cases have been reported in the English literature. We describe the case of a 32-year-old woman, who presented with persistent, non-cyclical upper right quadrant abdominal pain, a central liver cyst, and no history of endometriosis. Three years previous, she was diagnosed with an intrahepatic cyst. The lesion progressed and two laparoscopic deroofing-operations were performed, yet the diagnosis of intrahepatic endometriosis was never reached. She presented in our clinic with further progress of the cyst as well as obstruction of the intrahepatic biliary system. The magnetic resonance imaging showed a 9.5 cm × 12 cm, lobulated intrahepatic cyst. We performed an ultrasonic pericystectomy. Immunostaining confirmed intrahepatic endometriosis. Only one of the previously described eighteen patients with intrahepatic endometriosis presented with cyclical pain in the upper right abdominal quadrant accompanying menstruation. This lack of a "typical" clinic makes it challenging to diagnose extragonadal endometriosis without histopathology. A previous history of endometriosis was described in only twelve cases, thus the diagnosis of this condition should not be limited to patients with a known history of endometriosis. Six of 18 patients were postmenopausal, demonstrating this condition is not limited to women of reproductive age. A preoperative diagnosis was only reached in seven of the previously described cases, highlighting the importance of preoperative biopsies. Yet due to the potential adverse effects, a transhepatic biopsy must be discussed individually. Although rare, intrahepatic endometriosis should always be considered as a differential diagnosis in women with recurrent hepatic cysts, regardless of age or previous medical history. In such cases, histology is essential and a pericystectomy should be performed as standard of care.
文摘Biliary cystadenoma(BCA)is a rare hepatic neoplasm.Although considered a benign cystic tumor of the liver,BCA has a high risk of recurrence with incomplete excision and a potential risk for malignant degeneration.Correct diagnosis and complete tumor excision with negative margins are the mainstay of treatment.Unfortunately,due to the lack of presenting symptoms,and normal laboratory results in most patients,BCA is hard to distinguish from other cystic lesions of the liver such as biliary cystadenocarcinoma,hepatic cyst,hydatid cyst,Caroli disease,undifferentiated sarcoma,intraductal papillary mucinous tumor,and hepatocellular carcinoma.Ultrasound(US),computed tomography(CT)and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)may be necessary.They demonstrate intrahepatic cystic lesions with features such as mural nodules,varying wall thickness,papillary projections,and internal septations.Nevertheless,surgery is still the only means of accurate diagnosis.Definitive diagnosis requires histological examination following formal resection.We describe a57-year-old woman initially diagnosed with polycystic liver who was subsequently diagnosed with giant intra-hepatic BCA in the left hepatic lobe.This indicates that both US physicians and hepatobiliary specialists should attach importance to hepatic cysts,and CT or MRI should be performed for further examination when a diagnosis of BCA is suspected.
