Pathophysiology, epidemiology, classification and treatment options for polycystic liver diseases

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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2013; 19(35): 5775-5786
Published online Sep 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i35.5775

Table 2 Risk factors for liver-cyst growth in polycystic liver disease

Risk factors for liver-cyst growth in polycystic liver disease
Advancing patient age
Female gender
Estrogen exposure: multiple pregnancies, OCPs, estrogen replacement therapy
Severity of renal dysfunction and renal cyst volume

OCPs: Oral contraceptive pills.

Citation: Abu-Wasel B, Walsh C, Keough V, Molinari M. Pathophysiology, epidemiology, classification and treatment options for polycystic liver diseases. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(35): 5775-5786
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i35/5775.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i35.5775