Liver Cyst

[kat122956]

I have just had a CT Scan and the radiologist has stated that I have a 14mm hypodensity in the left hepatic lobe that is Probably a small cyst or hemangioma.  I have a small constant pain the my right side just under the rib cage that may not be related at all.  

Please if anyone knows are these common?  I am unsure how to react as the Probably stated by the radiologist is not inspiring confidence that this is nothing to worry about.  

I appreciated any  information.  Thank you

[scotty2]

I have multiple cysts on my liver some of which are quite large and they have been there for over 8 years.  I had them aspirated about 7 years ago and the fluid was tested - they are nothing but cysts.  about 6 months after the aspiration they returned and I have done nothing since.  I was going to have surgery to have them removed, but I never followed thru.  I was told that it is quite common and that most people do not even realize they have them.  I originally went to the doctor because I could see a bulge in the liver area.  I was only 88 lbs at the time and the doctor said that is why it was noticable to me.  They usually give me no problem, but every once in a while if I am sleeping on my stomach they bother me.  How were your kidneys?  The doctor also told me that cysts on the kidneys (polycyctic kidney disease) were common with liver cysts.  I do not have any kidney cysts.
Did they doctor want any further tests?  

[WaveRider]

You should seek counsel from a Hepatologist who is a Gastroenterologist specifically trained in liver diseases. He/she can carefully examine the scan slides to determine whether he/she agrees with the  radiologists finding.
A cyst or an abnormal growth on you liver is not common. You need to rule the possibility of cancer asap.

[kat122956]

Thank you for the advise.  My kidneys seem to be fine, the CAT scan showed nothing on the kidneys.  I will try the specialists.  I agree, I need to know if this is something more than a cyst as they have not done any type of biopsy.  The doctor just dismissed it as normal.

Again, thank you

[tootsie60]

Hi I to had ct scan for pre op for fibroids and they found a cyst on my liver and kidney.I went to a specialist because my gyn thought they were hemangiomas and would not touch me till I was checked out further.The specialist said they see these all the time and to just have a ct scan around once a year to just watch for growth. I hope this helps.