Patient's question:
I am 38 years old. Recently, I feel that my liver is very tired. I haven't had a good appetite, and at night, I always feel a sharp pain in my stomach. I went to a nearby hospital for a check-up and was told it was liver disease. They advised me to get injections. How is advanced polycystic liver disease treated?Doctor's answer:
Polycystic liver disease is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder, where its cysts originate from abnormal changes in the bile ducts. Generally, it is asymptomatic in the early stages, and sometimes it may not present any clinical diagnostic symptoms. When the cysts reduce to a certain extent, recurrent abdominal pain, progressive or persistent discomfort in the upper right abdomen, and hidden pain with difficulty in breathing may occur. The main treatment methods for polycystic liver disease are based on surgical treatment, such as aspiration and sclerosis, liver fenestration, extensive fenestration, or regular hepatectomy, in addition to liver transplantation, among others.