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Published in: Insights into Imaging 1/2022

Open Access 01-12-2022 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Educational Review

Cystic liver lesions: a pictorial review

Authors: Mégane Chenin, Anita Paisant, Jérôme Lebigot, Paul Bazeries, Kawtar Debbi, Maxime Ronot, Valérie Laurent, Christophe Aubé

Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 1/2022

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Abstract

Hepatic cysts (HC) are sac-like structures mainly filled with liquid and showing a distinct membrane. They are usually found incidentally through imaging. A wide spectrum of imaging patterns may be observed for common and uncommon, neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases. While simple hepatic cysts occur frequently and do not require any treatment or follow-up, non-typical cysts should be carefully analysed to avoid misdiagnosing a lesion that would require appropriate management. Therefore, adequate knowledge of all the relevant imaging patterns is critical to secure an accurate diagnosis. The aim of this review is to describe the imaging features of the different types of hepatic cysts.
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Metadata
Title
Cystic liver lesions: a pictorial review
Authors
Mégane Chenin
Anita Paisant
Jérôme Lebigot
Paul Bazeries
Kawtar Debbi
Maxime Ronot
Valérie Laurent
Christophe Aubé
Publication date
01-12-2022

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