A Rare Case of a CSF Pseudocyst Mimicking a Complex Hepatic Cyst

Authors

Jatin Sharma, Beaumont Health
Sayf Al-Katib, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-12-2020

Publication Title

Journal of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology

Abstract

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) peritoneal pseudocysts are a rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunts. They can manifest with symptoms of shunt malfunction or, more commonly, vague symptoms of abdominal discomfort such as pain or distention. The imaging features of peritoneal CSF pseudocysts may be nonspecific. In this case, we report a peritoneal CSF pseudocyst, which was initially mistaken for a complex hepatic cyst on both ultrasonography and MRI. The correct diagnosis was confirmed with a shuntogram and CT of the abdomen.

Volume

4

Issue

1

First Page

62

Last Page

65

Recommended Citation

Sharma J, Al-Katib S. A Rare Case of a CSF Pseudocyst Mimicking a Complex Hepatic Cyst. Journal of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology. 2021 Jan;4(01):062-5.

DOI

10.1055/s-0040-1716788