Successful Laparoscopic Resection of Biliary Cystadenoma: A Case Report

TL;DR

A 32-year-old woman with a large liver cyst was successfully treated with laparoscopic surgery, showing the effectiveness of this approach for rare biliary tumors.

Contribution

This case report demonstrates successful laparoscopic resection of a large biliary cystadenoma in a young patient.

Findings

A 14 cm multiloculated cystic lesion was diagnosed as a biliary cystadenoma using imaging and confirmed via histopathology.

Laparoscopic resection was successfully performed with uneventful postoperative recovery.

The case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of managing rare hepatic lesions.

Abstract

Biliary cystadenomas are rare hepatic lesions originating from the biliary epithelium. We present the case of a 32-year-old female who presented with persistent right upper quadrant abdominal pain, prompting a thorough investigation. Mildly elevated liver enzymes were noted on laboratory testing. Imaging studies, including a contrast-enhanced CT scan, revealed a 14 cm multiloculated cystic lesion in the right lobe of the liver. A biliary cystadenoma was confirmed, leading to a collaborative decision for laparoscopic resection. Intraoperative findings and histopathological examination supported the diagnosis, and the patient had an uneventful recovery postoperatively. This case report underscores the clinical complexity of biliary cystadenomas and highlights the successful multidisciplinary management of a young patient through laparoscopic resection. The case contributes valuable insights into the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with these uncommon hepatic lesions.

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