Mucinous cystic neoplasm of the liver mimicking a hydatid cyst

Abstract

Abstract Misdiagnosis of mucinous cystic neoplasms of the liver may have serious consequences due to their premalignant potential. A thorough understanding of their characteristic features and a high index of suspicion are mandatory (Mod Pathol, 24, 2011, and 1079).

Keywords

• cyst
• liver
• mucinous cystadenoma; pathology
• neoplasm