Polycystic disease of the liver. Angiographic diagnosis

Three cases of the syndrome of polycystic disease of the liver and kidneys are present. The definite diagnoses were established by means of angiography. Exploratory laparotomy was avoided. The incidence and symptoms of the syndrome and the diagnostic potentials of the methods of examination are reviewed. It is concluded that detection of either polycystic liver or kidney disease should initiate examination of the other component of the syndrome as well.