Mesothelial cyst of the liver in a neonate

Pediatr Surg Int. 2008 Apr;24(4):463-5. doi: 10.1007/s00383-007-1952-4. Epub 2007 Jun 28.

Abstract

Mesothelial cysts are very rare congenital cystic lesions that are derived from coelomic remnants. We report a neonate with a mesothelial cyst of hepatic origin. On routine antenatal ultrasound study, an intra-abdominal mass was seen. After birth, the cystic lesion's size increased to 8 cm and became symptomatic. Surgical resection was performed. Preoperative diagnostic imaging studies, including CT and MRI, did not identify the etiology, but the cyst appeared to be of hepatic origin. Intra-operatively, the cystic lesion was confirmed to have originated from the liver. Based on immunohistological analysis, the final diagnosis was mesothelial cyst of the liver.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Mesothelioma, Cystic / diagnosis*
  • Mesothelioma, Cystic / pathology
  • Mesothelioma, Cystic / surgery
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal