Von-Meyenburg Complex: A Case of Elevated Gamma-GT
The Von-Meyenburg complex, also known as biliary hamartomas, are benign malformations of the intrahepatic bile ducts. Typically identified incidentally, these lesions are generally asymptomatic and have no pathological significance. However, their imaging characteristics can mimic malignancy, and they possess a rare potential for progression to hepatocellular carcinoma. Familial clusters suggest a potential genetic basis, with the polycystic kidney and hepatic disease 1 (PKHD1) gene most commonly associated.
Authors
- Francisco Teixeira da Silva
- Manuel Pedro Ramalho Ferreira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1708-3247)
- José Martins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0556-7861)
Institutions
- Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-10-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.71347
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.65