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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
liver cysts?
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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liver cysts?
by sk2006a, Nov 19, 2006 12:00AM
Hi Doctor -
Last July I had a CT scan w/contract (ab & pelvic) due to pelvic pain. I recently received a copy and was shocked to see the following statement:
"The liver demonstrates two small low-attenuation foci at the dome, each measuring less than 1 cm in size. These may represent small cysts. The spleen in unremarkable"
This report has been given to my urologist, gynecologist, internist and the ordering doc, my gastroenterolgist. Not one doctor has mentioned this finding!
I've had my CA125 checked three times. It's gone from 32.5 in July to 22.4 in October. I'm 52 and 10 years postmenopausal. No one seems to think the numbers are a problem except the gastro doc. All ultrasounds have been clean.
Now my internist is sending me for a chest x-ray just to check since the CA125 is a little high. She had been saying since July that it WASN'T high. I am SO CONFUSED.
Can you tell me if this finding is something I should be concerned about...and just what does it mean?
Thank you!
Last July I had a CT scan w/contract (ab & pelvic) due to pelvic pain. I recently received a copy and was shocked to see the following statement:
"The liver demonstrates two small low-attenuation foci at the dome, each measuring less than 1 cm in size. These may represent small cysts. The spleen in unremarkable"
This report has been given to my urologist, gynecologist, internist and the ordering doc, my gastroenterolgist. Not one doctor has mentioned this finding!
I've had my CA125 checked three times. It's gone from 32.5 in July to 22.4 in October. I'm 52 and 10 years postmenopausal. No one seems to think the numbers are a problem except the gastro doc. All ultrasounds have been clean.
Now my internist is sending me for a chest x-ray just to check since the CA125 is a little high. She had been saying since July that it WASN'T high. I am SO CONFUSED.
Can you tell me if this finding is something I should be concerned about...and just what does it mean?
Thank you!
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Nov 20, 2006 12:00AM
, Nov 20, 2006 12:00AM
Many liver cysts can be benign. However, to be sure, further tests can be considered.
An ultrasound or MRI can be discussed with your personal physician. Each of these can help determine whether the cysts are dangerous or not.
A referral to a gastroenterologist can be considered as well.
The CA-125 test is a marker for ovarian cancer. If suspected, a transvaginal ultrasound can be considered.
These questions can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
An ultrasound or MRI can be discussed with your personal physician. Each of these can help determine whether the cysts are dangerous or not.
A referral to a gastroenterologist can be considered as well.
The CA-125 test is a marker for ovarian cancer. If suspected, a transvaginal ultrasound can be considered.
These questions can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Member Comments
by baptistj, Nov 21, 2006 12:00AM
Hello, i need some help i have questions regarding my liver. I have been have some bad pain in the right area of my rib cage it has been very very sore. I have experienced some gas from this and i noticed it to worsen when taking an diet pill so i stopped. i HAVE BAD DARK circles around my eyes someone mention this could be from my liver I am very very afraid about this. I wondered was there a liver flush i could take. I have suffered in the past from bulimia. I 'm not sure if this is a result. Thank you.
by bkcts2076, Nov 24, 2006 12:00AM
I need help from anyone who can. I have had upper right abdominal pain and nausea. Ultrasound revealed a 6.6cm mass on my liver. I also had elevated liver enzymes. I am also 4 years post thyroid cancer. Any ideas? I go for a CT scan Monday.
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