Long-term outcome of incidental cystic liver tumors in the general population

Abstract Aim of this study was to investigate frequency, incidence and risk factors liver cysts in the general population a longitudinal survey. Cyst frequency investigated 607 adult volunteers (288 women, 319 men, mean age 55 years) using strong T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. Risk were for occurrence, size cystic lesions at baseline. Incidence physiological growing observed 5-years follow-up. At baseline, 431 had 1,479 (71.0%). The number per person 3.4 ± 9.0. 13.1 11.7 mm. Women higher than men ( p = 0.026). Older male demonstrated cyst 0.002 0.025). Per one-year increase chance increased by 2%. Four-hundred seventeen follow-up, 24.6% new occurred. Lesion significantly follow-up < 0.001). Age sex associated with occurrence least one cyst. average cysts. Cystic lesion progression is phenomenon long-term