Rare 2.2-Liter Liver Cyst Removed From A 50-year-old Man’s Liver At Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road

A team led by Dr Imran Shaikh, Consultant GI and HPB Surgeon at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road successfully treated a 50-year-old man from Malad with a massive Liver cyst measuring over 18 cm and containing 2.2 liters of fluid. The cyst, which occupied nearly 70% of the liver, was compressing vital organs and causing jaundice, necessitating an urgent and complex surgical intervention.

Patient Mr Ashok Surti, who was once active and cheerful, found himself grappling with discomfort and uncertainty as the pain and yellowing of his skin intensified. What started as a seemingly mild issue quickly became a cause for concern, leading him to seek medical attention. Little did he know, these symptoms were the result of a rare and life-threatening condition that is a massive cyst in his Liver. He was admitted to Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road with alarming symptoms of jaundice and discoloration of his skin.

Dr Imran Shaikh, Consultant GI and HPB Surgeon at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road said, “The patient had no prior medical history of liver issues and was living a normal life until the cyst began to cause discomfort and jaundice when an investigation including ultrasound, MRI, and CT scans, confirmed the rare condition, with the cyst threatening to rupture, which could have led to complications such as severe bleeding and sudden death. This was a highly challenging case due to the size of the cyst and its impact on surrounding organs. The benign cyst had grown to replace almost 70% of the liver and was causing compression on the bile duct, leading to jaundice. While hepatic cysts are relatively common, in cases like this, where the cyst grows to such an enormous size and causes symptoms are extremely rare, accounting for less than 1% of cases. The patient was scheduled for Laparoscopic Partial resection of the cyst with drainage of content and decomposition of the bile duct.

Dr Imran Shaikh added, “The surgical procedure was complex due to the risk of intraoperative bleeding and postoperative bile leaks. However, the 2.2-liter cyst was removed without complications. After 2 hours of surgery, the patient responded well to treatment and was discharged in 5 days. The patient is now on the path to recovery after the successful removal of the cyst. He will require regular follow-ups to monitor his liver function but is expected to lead a normal life.”

“I am grateful to Dr Imran and his team who gave me a second chance at life. When I was diagnosed with such a massive cyst in my liver, I was filled with fear and uncertainty.  I am now on the path to recovery and can look forward to a healthy future,” concluded patient Mr Ashok Surti.