What should I do if I have Caroli disease of the liver?

In general, hepatic Caroli disease refers to Caroli disease. Patients with Caroli disease may be treated through conservative management, drug therapy, hepatic duct-jejunum anastomosis, hepatic lobectomy, biliary reconstruction, and other approaches. Specific treatments are analyzed as follows:

1. Conservative treatment

Caroli disease is a rare congenital disorder. In the early stages, when the affected area is small and there are no symptoms such as obstruction or infection, conservative treatment may be chosen, involving close observation without immediate intervention. Patients are advised to engage in regular physical exercise to strengthen their constitution, adjust their lifestyle, and maintain a scientifically balanced diet.

2. Drug therapy

For patients with mild symptoms who do not have bile duct obstruction or cholangitis, medications may be used to temporarily relieve or alleviate symptoms. Patients are advised to take prescribed medications such as anti-inflammatory and bile-promoting tablets or imipenem under medical guidance.

3. Hepatic duct-jejunum anastomosis

Patients with Caroli disease often have congenital dilation of intrahepatic bile ducts. Hepatic duct-jejunum anastomosis is one of the surgical procedures used to treat cholangiocarcinoma or intrahepatic bile duct dilation. Patients are advised to undergo this procedure as directed by their physician for the treatment of Caroli disease.

4. Hepatic lobectomy

Hepatic lobectomy involves the removal of diseased liver tissue. Because it completely removes intrahepatic lesions and eliminates the pathological basis for malignant transformation, this procedure can achieve satisfactory outcomes. Patients are advised to undergo hepatic lobectomy as recommended by their doctor for treating Caroli disease.

5. Biliary reconstruction

Biliary reconstruction surgery treats the condition by removing the diseased bile ducts and reconstructing the biliary-enteric pathway. Patients are advised to undergo biliary reconstruction surgery as directed by their physician for Caroli disease.

In addition, patients may also consider treatments such as liver transplantation. It is recommended that patients seek timely medical attention when experiencing discomfort and receive standardized treatment under professional medical guidance, which helps promote recovery.