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Abdominal Scan Shows Complex Cystic Mass In Hemiabdomen. Distended Stomach, Pain. How Long To Live?

I HAVE A ABDOMEN/PELVIS: MEASURING 25xLRx18APx28CCcm. VERY LARGE MILDLY COMPLEX CYSTIC MASS CENTERED IN THE HEMIABDOMEN. CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHATS HAPPENING TO MY BODY, I CAN'T BREATH,MY STOMACH LOOKS & FEELS IT MAY BUST ANY TIME, I HURT 24/7. I'M VERY POOR, YOU HAVE MONEY, I HAVE NO INSURANCE, CAN'T GET ANY HELP, I CAN'T BUY FOOD FOR MY FAMILY, I KNOW I'M DYING , I JUST WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW LONG I HAVE LEFT.
Mon, 28 Oct 2013
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Cyst is an empty space filled with clear fluid. The cyst itself is usually a benign lesion however it can compress surrounding structures causing a pain. It may also get infected and turn into an abscess.
Middle abdomen cyst is most likely caused by chronic pancreatitis. This condition is possible especially if you have had chronic abdominal pains, have been abusing alcohol or are obese.
Other cysts sources are liver or intestine mesentery. It is also possible that this is large ovarian cyst.

I suggest you to consult gastroenterologist. The cyst should be drained through the skin (if possible) or through the stomach (during gastroscopy).

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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Abdominal Scan Shows Complex Cystic Mass In Hemiabdomen. Distended Stomach, Pain. How Long To Live?

Hello! Thank you for the query. Cyst is an empty space filled with clear fluid. The cyst itself is usually a benign lesion however it can compress surrounding structures causing a pain. It may also get infected and turn into an abscess. Middle abdomen cyst is most likely caused by chronic pancreatitis. This condition is possible especially if you have had chronic abdominal pains, have been abusing alcohol or are obese. Other cysts sources are liver or intestine mesentery. It is also possible that this is large ovarian cyst. I suggest you to consult gastroenterologist. The cyst should be drained through the skin (if possible) or through the stomach (during gastroscopy). Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.