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Sharp Stabbing Pain In Lower Abdomen. Diagnosed As Cysts In Liver. Family History Of Hemochromatosis. Hereditary?

I was at work today when all of the sudden i started experiencing a sharp stabbing pain in my lower abdomin near the left side of my pelvic bone. i went to the local er, they did a ct scan with radioactive dye. They found cysts on my liver and instructed my to see a local doctor tomorrow. The print out they sent me home with was very vague and only said that I would need to see the doctor about simple cysts on my liver. i am 28 years old and my maternal grandfather was diagnosed with hemochromatosis. Is that passed down genetically and what would cause the cysts on my liver?
Sat, 3 Aug 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Hemochromatosis ( common disorder of iron storage) hereditary is most often caused by inheritance of a mutant gene, termed H FE .
Yes you may have this disease
Further evaluation is very important after complete history and reports.
As you mentioned that , what is the effect of cyst over LIVER.
So upload complete ultrasound as well M R I reports, there after , it will be possible to comment .
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Sharp Stabbing Pain In Lower Abdomen. Diagnosed As Cysts In Liver. Family History Of Hemochromatosis. Hereditary?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Hemochromatosis ( common disorder of iron storage) hereditary is most often caused by inheritance of a mutant gene, termed H FE . Yes you may have this disease Further evaluation is very important after complete history and reports. As you mentioned that , what is the effect of cyst over LIVER. So upload complete ultrasound as well M R I reports, there after , it will be possible to comment . Good luck. Dr. HET