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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
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Adam Alder, MD Pediatric Surgeon -
Natasha Corbitt, MD Pediatric Surgeon -
Diana Diesen, MD Pediatric Surgeon -
Lauren Gillory, MD Pediatric Surgeon -
Stephen Megison, MD Pediatric Surgeon -
Joseph Murphy, MD Pediatric Surgeon -
Samir Pandya, MD Pediatric Surgeon -
Faisal Qureshi, MD Pediatric Surgeon -
Mark Ryan, MD Pediatric Surgeon -
To Nhu Nguyen, PA-C Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology