Simple liver cyst with spontaneous regression

J Gastroenterol. 2002;37(9):755-7. doi: 10.1007/s005350200124.

Abstract

We report a-55-year-old woman with spontaneous regression of simple liver cyst. The size of the cyst gradually became reduced without any treatment, and a reduction in diameter from 77 mm to 10 mm was observed after 8 years of follow-up. Spontaneous regression of congenital cysts of the liver in an adult seems to be very rare, and its mechanism is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cysts / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography