polycystic liver disease

Clinical Definition Hepatic cysts (liver cysts) are fluid-filled cavities located within the liver parenchyma, typically lined by biliary-type epithelium. They are predominantly benign and can be classified as simple cysts (congenital malformations of the biliary tree), polycystic liver disease (PCLD) (autosomal dominant inheritance), or infectious/parasitic cysts (e.g., Echinococcosis). While often asymptomatic, large cysts may cause…