Adult polycystic liver disease in childhood. A case report.
A case of adult type polycystic liver disease in a child is reported. The entire right hepatic lobe was involved whereas the left lobe was normal. Spleen, kidneys and pancreas did not show cystic alterations. Diagnostic examinations and histologic findings are illustrated. The patient underwent right hepatectomy. The adult and childhood types of congenital polycystic liver disease are discussed.
D003560:Cysts / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery