Solitary nonparasitic hepatic cyst causing obstructive jaundice.

Solitary nonparasitic hepatic cysts are rarely associated with jaundice and abnormalities of liver function have been attributed to hepatocellular disease in the absence of a separate obstructing lesion of the biliary tree. This case represents the first cholangiographic documentation of a solitary nonparasitic hepatic cyst compressing biliary radicles resulting in obstructive jaundice. The implication for treatment is discussed.