POLYCYSTIC FORMS OF HEPATIC CARCINOID

A somewhat unusual case of probably primary carcinoid of the liver man ifested as a cystic tumor in the left hepatic lobe and treated by left hepatectomy is reported. These tumors are infrequent and raise the di agnostic challenge of demonstrating their primary nature. Diagnostic p itfalls are underlined as well as the value of biochemical tests and i maging studies. Therapeutic methods are discussed. Lastly, the outcome of these tumors and the factors which influence their prognosis are r eviewed.