Hepatic cyst associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
A solitary hepatic cyst, associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, is described. To our knowledge, this association has not been previously reported. A developmental anomaly or hamartomatous nature of this lesion is suggested. Knowledge of this association may be helpful in the clinical diagnosis of this benign entity.
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Department of Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI.
Adelman
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Chang
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D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D010580:Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome / Q000150:complications*