title: The prevalence and characterization of simple hepatic cysts by ultrasound examination.
abstract: To help assess the significance of liver cysts we have prospectively documented their prevalence and characteristics within a general population being referred for ultrasound. Simple hepatic cysts occur in 2.5% of the population, becoming increasingly common with age. They show a preference for women, the right lobe of the liver and are occasionally multiple. The differential diagnosis is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Gaines
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Sampson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography