Liver hydatid cyst is the hepatic form of cystic echinococcosis caused by Echinococcus parasites.
What is this condition?
Cystic echinococcosis is a parasitic disease, and the liver is commonly involved.
Signs and symptoms
Many cysts remain asymptomatic for a long time; pain, fullness or complications may occur.
Diagnostic assessment
Ultrasound, CT and MRI are used to assess stage, anatomy and complications.
General treatment framework
WHO’s 2025 guideline emphasizes stage-specific management and avoidance of unnecessary invasive treatment.
Role of surgery
Surgery may be important for complicated liver cysts, while some inactive cysts can be observed.
Selected academic work
These publications demonstrate academic work related to the topic; they are not the sole source of current treatment standards.
- PUB-2010-02 — 2010 — Pekmezci S., Sarıbeyoğlu K. Karaciğerin hidatik kist hastalığında nüks ve tedavisi. Turkiye Klinikleri J Gen Surg-Special Topics. 2010; 3(2):69-74. — https://www.turkiyeklinikleri.com/article/en-recurrence-in-hydatid-disease-of-the-liver-and-ts-management-58727.html
- PUB-2006-02 — 2006 — Pekmezci S., Kılıç İ. E. Kist hidatikte tanı: Görüntüleme yöntemleri, serolojik ve sitopatolojik incelemeler. Türkiye Klinikleri Cerrahi Tıp Bilimleri. 2006; 2(9):13-16. — https://www.turkiyeklinikleri.com/article/tr-kist-hidatikte-tani-goruntuleme-yontemleri-serolojik-ve-sitopatolojik-incelemeler-45822.html
- PUB-2002-05 — 2002 — An effective omentoplasty technique in laparoscopic surgery for hydatid disease of the liver. — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12500830/