Adult polycystic liver disease in childhood. A case report
Marcellini, M.; Palumbo, M.; Caterino, S.; Costantini Costabile, A.M.; Gallo, P.; Fariello, G.; Alessi, G.; Cavallaro, A.
Italian Journal of Surgical Sciences 16(3): 217-221
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0392-3525 PMID: 3771191 Document Number: 268540
A case of adult type polycystic liver disease in a child is reported. The entire right hepatic lobe was involved whereas the left lobe was normal. Spleen, kidneys and pancreas did not show cystic alterations. Diagnostic examinations and histologic findings are illustrated. The patient underwent right hepatectomy. The adult and childhood types of congenital polycystic liver disease are discussed.