Pediatric liver cysts
What are pediatric liver cysts?
Liver cysts are rare, bubble-like defects in the liver tissue. The cause is unknown.
What are the signs and symptoms of pediatric liver cysts?
Larger cysts may cause:
Bloating
Pain in upper right abdomen
Most liver cysts do not cause symptoms.
How are pediatric liver cysts diagnosed?
How are pediatric liver cysts treated?
These cysts are usually non-cancerous and require no treatment, unless they are large. They can be associated with infection and may need to be drained.
Liver cysts that form with a malignant liver tumor or a bile duct malformation need to be removed. The type of surgery will depend on the cause and location of the cyst in the liver.
Pediatric liver cysts doctors and providers
Adam Alder, MDPediatric Surgeon
Diana Diesen, MDPediatric Surgeon
Barbara Gaines, MDPediatric Surgeon
Lauren Gillory, MDPediatric Surgeon
Russell Hawkins, MDPediatric Surgeon
Charles Hong, MDPediatric Surgeon
Stephen Megison, MDPediatric Surgeon
Carrie Moore, MDPediatric Surgeon
Joseph Murphy, MDPediatric Surgeon
Samir Pandya, MDPediatric Surgeon
Laura Purcell, MDPediatric Surgeon
Faisal Qureshi, MDPediatric Surgeon
To Nhu Nguyen, PA-CPhysician Assistant - Gastroenterology