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What Causes Digestive Problems And Weight Loss?

29 year old female. 100 lbs, have lost 10 lbs. since October. Had a US in Oct. that picked up an echogenic focus, "most likely representing a cavernous hemangioma 3.4 cm". (Dec) Follow up CT with in contrast states "probable focal fatty infiltration" 4 cm. I also have high bilirubin. All other liver function tests are normal. I am concerned, but doctors do not seem to be. Apart from this I have been very ill since the end of September with digestive problems, weight loss, headaches, etc. Should I be worried about cancer?
Fri, 25 Aug 2017
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Hi there,

A cavernous hemangioma is not associated with cancer. The risk is that they can rupture and bleed, but usually that risk isn't elevated unless they are over 5 cm. A fatty liver infiltration just means you have a small spot on your liver that has some fat. High bilirubin in itself can mean a number of things, and without the specific numbers, it's difficult to say, but most common cause is gallbladder problems. If you can give me the specific numbers, I can answer that question with a bit more detail.

I would not be worried about cancer with a cavernous hemangioma or fatty infiltration.

I hope I have answered your questions. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions.
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What Causes Digestive Problems And Weight Loss?

Hi there, A cavernous hemangioma is not associated with cancer. The risk is that they can rupture and bleed, but usually that risk isn t elevated unless they are over 5 cm. A fatty liver infiltration just means you have a small spot on your liver that has some fat. High bilirubin in itself can mean a number of things, and without the specific numbers, it s difficult to say, but most common cause is gallbladder problems. If you can give me the specific numbers, I can answer that question with a bit more detail. I would not be worried about cancer with a cavernous hemangioma or fatty infiltration. I hope I have answered your questions. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions.