Ciliated hepatic foregut cysts in children

Pediatr Surg Int. 2010 Jul;26(7):753-7. doi: 10.1007/s00383-009-2468-x. Epub 2009 Sep 16.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cilia / pathology
  • Cysts / diagnosis
  • Cysts / pathology
  • Cysts / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases / diagnosis
  • Liver Diseases / pathology
  • Liver Diseases / surgery*