Medication Summary. The goal of pharmacotherapy is primarily to reduce morbidity. Analgesics/antipyretics and topical anesthetics are mainstay of pharmacological treatment. Most of these agents have been available for many years and are available without prescription.
However, they may be large enough to cause pain or discomfort in the upper right part of the abdomen. Most liver cysts can be detected on ultrasound or computerized tomography (CT) scans. When needed, treatment may include drainage or removal of the cyst. The cause of simple liver cysts isn't known, but they may be the result of a malformation present at birth. Rarely, liver cysts may indicate a serious, underlying condition such as: 1  Polycystic liver disease, an inherited disorder. 2  Echinococcus infection, a parasitic infection. 3  Liver cancer.
Causes of ascites due to liver problems include: 1  Cirrhosis describes a form of liver failure in which liver tissue that is damaged is replaced by scar tissue. 2  Acute liver failure can result in ascites.  Budd-Chiari syndrome is caused by the blockage of the hepatic veins (those that drain the liver).