Atypic large hepatic cyst with persistent elevated CA19.9 serum value: utility of intracystic CA72.4 dosage for a mini-invasive management.

Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology
Letizia ZurliJean-Marc Regimbeau

Abstract

Simple hepatic cysts are very common, but may be difficult to differentiate from a biliary cystadenoma or cystadenocarcinoma. Because the surgical treatment if needed, such as a hepatic fenestration or resection, depends on the diagnosis, the assay of intracystic tumor markers is useful.We report the case of a 67-year-old woman with a large hepatic cyst responsible of pain and inflammation. The combination of imaging findings, serum, and intracystic fluid tumor markers [CA72.4 (carbohydrate hydrogen)] permitted to diagnose a simple hepatic cyst despite an unusual persistent elevated serum CA19.9 level. A laparoscopic cyst fenestration was proposed with an uneventful postoperative course. The pathological findings showed a simple hepatic cyst.In case of hepatic cysts, radiological findings can discriminate between benign and (pre)malignant lesions, but in case of doubtful diagnosis, the serum and intracystic tumor markers can be helpful.The use of serum or intracystic tumor marker allows to choose the correct therapeutic strategy and to use mini-invasive approach when feasible.

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