Ciliated hepatic foregut cysts in children.
Ciliated hepatic foregut cyst (CHFC) is a rare foregut developmental malformation usually diagnosed in adulthood; however, rare cases have been reported in the pediatric population. CHFC can transform into a squamous cell carcinoma resulting in death despite surgical resection of the isolated malignancy. We report the presentation, evaluation, and surgical management of a symptomatic 17-year-old girl found to have a 6.5 x 4.5 cm CHFC and suggest that all patients with suspected CHFC undergo prompt evaluation and complete cyst excision.
Zaydfudim
Victor
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Department of Surgery, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA. vic.zaydfudim@vanderbilt.edu
Rosen
Michael J
MJ
Gillis
Lynette A
LA
Correa
Hernan
H
Lovvorn
Harold N
HN
Pinson
C Wright
CW
Kelly
Burnett S
BS
D000293:Adolescent; D002923:Cilia / Q000473:pathology; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*