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.
What causes simple kidney cysts? The cause of simple kidney cysts is not fully understood. Obstruction of tubulesâtiny structures within the kidneys that collect urineâor deficiency of blood supply to the kidneys may play a role. Diverticulaâsacs that form on the tubulesâmay detach and become simple kidney cysts. The role of genetic factors in the development of simple kidney cysts has not been studied. What are the symptoms of simple kidney cysts? Simple kidney cysts usually do not cause symptoms or harm the kidneys. In some cases, however, pain can occur between the ribs and hips when cysts enlarge and press on other organs. Sometimes cysts become infected, causing fever, pain, and tenderness.