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A Three-Stage Assessment of a Case of Polycystic Liver Disease, Based on the Principles of Family Medicine

Year 2019, , 396 - 401, 20.09.2019
https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.610837

Abstract

Background:Nowadays there is an
increasing trend of diagnosis of hepatic cysts due to widespread use of
ultrasound examination. However, the vast majority of these cysts are benign
and have an indolent course during the lifespan of the patient. Secondary to
enlarging cyst size and hepatomegaly, the minority of patients develop clinical
symptoms. Aim: Applying
the consultation model of three-stage assessment
(ie, Clinical, individual and
contextual assessment
) based on the principles of family medicine, in the evaluation of a patient
with polycystic liver disease. Method: We present a case of polycystic liver disease, with clinical
manifestations like palpable liver, shifting dullness, elevated bilirubin
levels and evaluated using three-stage-assessment model. Result: Patient had a positive attitude towards her
health, but suffered neglect from family members. Conclusion: Positive attitude towards health and
disease, emotional support of family members, regular follow-up with the
consulting physician and genetic counseling of couples who are planning to
conceive and have a family history of polycystic liver disease are some of the
key facts emphasized when we applied the three-stage-assessment model in this
particular case.

 

 













Giriş: Günümüzde, ultrason incelemesinin yaygın
kullanımı nedeniyle hepatik kistlerin teşhisinde artış eğilimi vardır. Bununla
birlikte, bu kistlerin büyük çoğunluğu iyi huyludur ve hastanın yaşamı boyunca
yavaş ilerleyen bir seyre sahiptir. Büyüyen kist büyüklüğü ve
hepatomegaliye  ikincil olarak, az sayıda
hastada klinik semptomlar geliştirir. Amaç:
Polikistik karaciğer hastalığı olan bir hastanın değerlendirilmesinde Aile
Hekimliği İlkelerini temel alan üç aşamalı değerlendirme modelinin (örneğin;
klinik, bireysel ve bağlamsal değerlendirme) uygulanması. Yöntem: Klinik olarak palpe edilebilir karaciğer, yer değiştiren
matite, artan bilirubin düzeyleri ile sunduğumuz polikistik karaciğer olgusu,
üç aşamalı değerlendirme modeli kullanılarak incelendi. Bulgular: Hastanın
sağlığı konusunda olumlu bir tutumu vardı, fakat aile üyeleri tarafından ihmal
ediliyordu. Sonuç: Üç aşamalı
değerlendirme modelini uyguladığımız bu özel olguda; sağlık ve hastalığa karşı
olumlu tutum, aile üyelerinin duygusal desteği, danışılan hekimin düzenli
izlemi ve çocuk sahibi olmayı planlayan ve ailede polikistik karaciğer
hastalığı öyküsü olan çiftlerin genetik danışmanlığı kilit noktalar olarak
vurgulanmıştır.

References

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  • 2. Turnage RH, Eckhauser FE, Knol JA, Thompson : Therapeutic dilemmas in patients with symptomatic polycystic liver disease. Am Surg 1988, 54(6):365-372.
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Year 2019, , 396 - 401, 20.09.2019
https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.610837

Abstract

References

  • 1. Bistritz L, Tamboli C, Bigam D, Bain VG: Polycystic liver disease: experience at a teaching hospital. Am J Gastroenterol 2005, 100(10):2212-2217.
  • 2. Turnage RH, Eckhauser FE, Knol JA, Thompson : Therapeutic dilemmas in patients with symptomatic polycystic liver disease. Am Surg 1988, 54(6):365-372.
  • 3. Russell RT, Pinson CW: Surgical management of polycystic liver disease. World J Gastroenterol 2007, 13(38):5052-5059.
  • 4. Van Erpecum KJ, Janssens AR, Terpstra JL, Tjon A, Tham RJ: Highly symptomatic adult polycystic disease of the liver. A report of fifteen cases. J Hepatol 1987, 5(1):109-117.
  • 5. Woolnough et al.: Polycystic liver disease presenting with an exudative pleural effusion: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports 2012 6:107.
  • 6. Salustio R, Ribeiro JV. Polycystic liver disease. BMJ Case Rep 2014; 1-3
  • 7. Arnold HL, Harrisson SA: New advances in evaluation and management of patients with polycystic liver disease. Am J Gastroenterol 2005, 100(11):2569-2582
  • 8. Doctor-Patient Communication: A Review. Jennifer Fong Ha, and Nancy Longnecker, Ochsner J. 2010 Spring; 10(1): 38–43 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3096184/
  • 9. Fehrsen GS and Henbest RJ. In Search of Excellence. Expanding the patient-centred clinical method: a three-stage assessment. Family Practice 1993; 10-49-54.
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Primary Language English
Subjects ​Internal Diseases
Journal Section Case Report
Authors

Sanjay Kini This is me

Publication Date September 20, 2019
Submission Date March 18, 2019
Published in Issue Year 2019

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Vancouver Kini S. A Three-Stage Assessment of a Case of Polycystic Liver Disease, Based on the Principles of Family Medicine. TJFMPC. 2019;13(3):396-401.

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