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ArticleScientific reports2024

A paradigm shift in diagnosis and treatment innovation for mucinous cystic neoplasms of the liver.

Bin Shi, Peng Yu, Lingzhan Meng, Hu Li, Zizheng Wang, Li Cao, Jin Yan, Yanling Shao, Ying Zhang, Zhenyu Zhu

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Article in Scientific reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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  4. Hepatic mucinous cystic neoplasm in a male patient: A case report.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2025
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Bin Shi *Department of Organ Transplantation, The Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Peng Yu *Department of Hepatology Surgery, The Fifth Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Lingzhan Meng *Department of Hepatology Surgery, The Fifth Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Hu LiDepartment of Hepatology Surgery, The Fifth Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Zizheng WangDepartment of Hepatology Surgery, The Fifth Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Li CaoDepartment of Hepatology Surgery, The Fifth Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Jin YanDepartment of Hepatology Surgery, The Fifth Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Yanling ShaoDepartment of Hepatology Surgery, The Fifth Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Ying ZhangDepartment of General Surgery, The Fifth Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China. zhangyingyh@aliyun.com.
Zhenyu ZhuDepartment of Hepatology Surgery, The Fifth Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China. zhuzy302@163.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study comprehensively explores the clinical characteristics, diagnostic approaches, and treatment methods for liver mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCN). A retrospective analysis was conducted on seven individuals diagnosed with MCN, admitted to the Fifth Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital between October 2016 and May 2023. Preoperative AFP was negative, while CA19-9 was elevated in two cases. Surgical resection was performed for all patients. The patients showed favorable postoperative recovery. Follow-up revealed an excellent overall survival rate, except for one case of invasive carcinoma resulting in tumor recurrence and metastasis 6 months after surgery. MCN poses a diagnostic challenge due to the absence of distinct clinical and radiological features, leading to potential misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. Patients with suspected liver cystic diseases should consider the possibility of MCN. Surgical resection has proven to be a practical approach with satisfactory therapeutic outcomes.

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Liver NeoplasmsAdultAgedFemaleHumansLiverMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeDiagnosisInvasive carcinomaLiverMucinous cystic neoplasmsSurgical resectionTreatment

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PMCPMC11255220

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