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Is The Cyst On The Liver A Matter Of Concern?
I had ultrasound & dr office just called & said I have cyst on liver. I have been having stomach issues and he though may be gall bladder. Didn t get appt to go in to talk to him until 7/18, can you tell me if this is serious. If it was, don t you think he would have referred me to someone?
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
Hello
Mostly simple liver cysts are asymptomatic and it is an incidental finding.
It may cause symptoms if there is increase in size or infection inside the cyst.
It is important to know present size of cyst.
CT scan of abdomen can be done for proper assessment.
If cysts are symptomatic then surgical removal can be considered.
Generally it is not a serious issue.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Mostly simple liver cysts are asymptomatic and it is an incidental finding.
It may cause symptoms if there is increase in size or infection inside the cyst.
It is important to know present size of cyst.
CT scan of abdomen can be done for proper assessment.
If cysts are symptomatic then surgical removal can be considered.
Generally it is not a serious issue.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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