Case Reports1 June 1955NONPARASITIC CYSTIC DISEASE OF THE LIVERRAMON A. SIFRE, HARVEY W. PHELPS, NORMAN J. COLE, CECIL H. KIMBALLRAMON A. SIFRESearch for more papers by this author, HARVEY W. PHELPSSearch for more papers by this author, NORMAN J. COLESearch for more papers by this author, CECIL H. KIMBALLSearch for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-42-6-1288 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptAlthough non-parasitic cystic disease of the liver is a comparatively rare pathologic entity, it is encountered with sufficient frequency that the internist should certainly be aware of its manifestations. From a review of the literature it would appear that this condition can make itself evident at any period of life. Witzel1and Sanger and Klopp1in 1880 reported cases of large solitary cysts of the liver found in fetuses which, in both instances, were of such a size as to complicate delivery of the child. Bagot3in 1892 reported a similar case of a liver cyst containing 2½ gallons of...Bibliography1. Moschcowitz E: Non-parasitic cysts (congenital) of the liver with a study of aberrant bile ducts, Am. J. M. Sc. 131: 674-699 (Apr.) 1906. CrossrefGoogle Scholar2. Toland CG: Cysts of liver other than hydatid cysts or those resulting from polycystic disease, West. J. Surg. 39: 209-217 (Mar.) 1931. Google Scholar3. Bagot WS: Dystocia due to a cyst in the liver of a fetus, Dublin J. M. Sc. 93: 265 (Apr.) 1892. CrossrefGoogle Scholar4. McCaughanRassieur JML: Non-parasitic cysts of the liver, J. Missouri M. A. 40: 306-312 (Oct.) 1943. Google Scholar5. BeattieRobertson DAHD: Case of simple cyst of liver, with analysis of 62 other cases, Lancet 2: 674-677 (Sept. 24) 1932. CrossrefGoogle Scholar6. Campbell GC: Congenital polycystic disease of the kidneys and liver, Brit. M. J. 2: 716-717 (Oct. 19) 1929. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar7. Jones JF: Removal of retention cyst from the liver, Ann. Surg. 77: 68-89, 1923. MedlineGoogle Scholar8. Davis CR: Non-parasitic cyst of the liver, Am. J. Surg. 35: 590-594 (Mar.) 1937. CrossrefGoogle Scholar9. AckmanRhea FDLJ: Non-parasitic cysts of the liver, their clinical and pathological aspects, Brit. J. Surg. 18: 648-654 (Apr.) 1931. CrossrefGoogle Scholar10. EliasonSmith ELDC: Solitary non-parasitic cysts of the liver, Clinics 3: 607-611 (Oct. 21) 1944. Google Scholar11. Parry OK: Congenital cysts of the liver, J. M. Soc. New Jersey 29: 560 (July) 1932. Google Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: *Received for publication May 19, 1954.From the Medical, Surgical and Radiological Services, Fitzsimons Army Hospital, Denver, Colorado. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited bySymptomatic non-parasitic cysts of the liverCongenital Hepatic FibrosisCowden's Disease A Possible New Symptom Complex with Multiple System InvolvementKENNETH M. LLOYD II, M.D., MACEY DENNIS, M.D. 1 June 1955Volume 42, Issue 6Page: 1288-1297KeywordsFetusesLiverLiver diseases ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 June 1955 PDF downloadLoading ...