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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 21, 2013; 19(43): 7603-7619
Published online Nov 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i43.7603
Published online Nov 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i43.7603
Rare cystic liver lesions: A diagnostic and managing challenge
Andreas Bakoyiannis, Spiros Delis, Christos Dervenis, First Surgical Department-HPB Surgical Unit, Konstantopouleion Agia Olga General Hospital, 14233 Athens, Greece
Charina Triantopoulou, Radiology Department, Konstantopouleion Agia Olga General Hospital, 14233 Athens, Greece
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to this work; Bakoyiannis A and Delis S designed the research; Bakoyiannis A performed the research and wrote the paper; Triantopoulou C contributed regarding diagnostic work up and imaging modalities; and Dervenis C analyzed the data and reviewed the paper before submission.
Correspondence to: Andreas Bakoyiannis, Surgeon MD, Fist Surgical Department-HPB Surgical Unit, Konstantopouleion Agia Olga General Hospital, 3-5 Agia Olga street, 14233 Athens, Greece. andreasabaco@yahoo.gr
Telephone: +30-693-2668312 Fax: +30-210-5061372
Received: May 23, 2013
Revised: September 10, 2013
Accepted: September 16, 2013
Published online: November 21, 2013
Revised: September 10, 2013
Accepted: September 16, 2013
Published online: November 21, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: This paper reviews diagnosis differential diagnosis and management of rare cystic liver lesions which should be considered when a cystic hepatic lesion is identified. A diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm is provided. Patients with cystic liver lesions must be carefully evaluated by a multidisciplinary team, in order to receive the most appropriate treatment, since many cystic liver lesions have a malignant potential and evolution.