Liver cysts are among the most frequent focal lesions found on hepatic ultrasonography, with a high prevalence of 15% to 18% reported in the United States. They are most commonly simple cysts, but ...

Hydatid disease is not common in human populations of highly developed urban areas. However, increasing immigration, travel and international tourism have led to a recent increase in incidence.

Liver cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form in the liver. They’re benign growths, meaning they aren’t cancerous. These cysts generally don’t require treatment unless symptoms develop, and they rarely ...

The findings of two recent studies suggest that left lobe living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) could reduce the risk of death and complications in the donor, while maintaining good outcomes for ...

Liver cysts are sacs in the liver that may contain fluid or a solid mass of cells. Most cysts on the liver are present from birth and do not cause symptoms. Sometimes, however, if the cysts become ...

The management of BLT is still evolving because of several advances: [1] the improvement in diagnostic radiological imaging, which should reduce the prevalence of unnecessary liver resections; [2] ...

Liver cysts are usually harmless and don't cause symptoms. Most liver cysts don't need treatment unless they get large and cause issues, like pain and abdominal fullness. Liver cysts are often ...

The liver is divided into a large right lobe and a small left lobe. The division is made by the attachment of the falciform ligament. The right lobe is further divided into a quadrate lobe and a ...