Will the real "hepatobiliary cystadenocarcinoma" please stand up? True malignancy is exceedingly rare in cystic liver lesions; implications for pathologic evaluation and pre-operative decision making

Abstract

Background: Concern for hepatic cysts being “hepatobiliary cystadenocarcinoma” along with the allegedly high frequency of its occurrence in the literature (up to 30% of the hepatic cysts) remains a major driver for the management of cystic lesions in this organ.