Liver Cyst
Liver cyst basics
A liver cyst is a sac-like growth on the liver
which grows when liver cells die or degenerate.
Liver cysts become fairly common with advancing
age.
A liver cyst is not generally considered to be
a serious health threat. However, it could be a clue that
there's a more serious underlying liver problem like polycystic
liver disease, liver cancer or an Echinococcus infection (see
below), which is caused by a parasite.
The liver cyst and the Echinococcus infection
A cyst can also form on the liver from a
condition called Hydatid disease, which is caused by a parasite
known as the Echinococcus granulosus worm. It's a tissue
infection common in southern South America, the Mediterranean,
the Middle East, central Asia, and Africa. Cases have also been
reported in the United States in California, Arizona, New
Mexico, and Utah.
Humans can get this kind of liver cyst from
eating eggs in contaminated food. Cysts can also form in the
other parts of the body, but usually happen in the liver.
This type of liver cyst may not produce
symptoms for many years, but sometimes it can be diagnosed
through a physical exam.
Anyone who is exposed to cattle, sheep, pigs,
or deer is at risk for contracting this kind of cyst. It
can also come from exposure to the feces of dogs, wolves, or
coyotes.
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