Hemorrhagic liver cyst.

Introduction: Simple cysts of the liver are usually discovered incidentally on abdominal imaging, and asymptomatic simple cysts do not require treatment regardless of size.

Discussion: We report a case of a symptomatic simple cyst of the liver complicated by intracystic hemorrhage for which a partial hepatectomy was performed. Treatment of simple hepatic cysts is indicated in the presence of associated symptoms or complications, and inability to exclude a cystic neoplasm requires operative intervention.

Colorectal cancer screening of high-risk populations: A national survey of physicians.

Background: The incidence of colorectal cancer can be decreased by appropriate use of screening modalities. Patients with a family history of colon cancer and of African-American ethnicity are known to be at higher risk of developing colorectal cancer. We aimed to determine if there is a lack of physician knowledge for colorectal cancer screening guidelines based on family history and ethnicity.