Undiagnosed Symptomatic Hepatic Duplication Cysts and Bilateral Renal Cysts in a 75-Year-Old Female: A Case Report
Hepatic duplication cysts are rare congenital malformations resulting in cystic structures within the liver. These lesions are typically diagnosed in pediatric patients and are often asymptomatic. We present the case of a 75-year-old female patient who presented to the emergency department with diffuse abdominal pain. Examination revealed a palpable abdominal mass. Imaging included a CT scan of the abdomen, which revealed multiple hepatic duplication cysts and bilateral renal cysts. This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing rare pathologies such as hepatic duplication cysts, particularly in adult patients. This rare case of co-occurring hepatic duplication cysts and renal cysts may enhance understanding of the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of hepatic duplication cysts.
Authors
- Nicholas G. Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7048-4387)
- Imtiaz Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8020-0069)
- Halley McDonald
- Sariah Watchalotone
- Luke Lawley
Institutions
- Midwestern University (US)
- Izmir Tepecik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.78431
- Primary Topic
- Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00