Liver Cyst

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Hello again.  I finally got ahold of my doctor after he left a message for me to call the office yesterday.  My CT scan revealed one "area of concern" in which the doctor believes I may have a cyst.  He's referring the scan to my hepatologist, whom I'll speak with later this week.  I was happy to hear of only one area of concern.  I understand cysts on our internal organs can be common and often benign.  I was just wondering if anyone else had issues with a liver cyst and what course of action, if any, was taken.  

Thanks!  

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Bill & CopyMan:

Those are words I'm happy to read.  You've helped me to put my anxiety into perspective.  Thank you!  And I appreciate the education on "hemangiomas".  I didn't know that.  I'll keep you posted.

[copyman]

Like Bill said hemangiomas are fairly common. The next step is usually an MRI to clarify. Best of luck

[Bill1954]

Obviously, the term cyst or lesion can be disconcerting when they’re poking around our liver. Hopefully, it’s only a ‘hemangioma’; a common and usually benign growth of blood vessels often found during CT or U/S scan. Unless it’s unusually large or causing discomfort, there’s no need for medical intervention. Of course, it could be something else, but these are fairly common; my money’s on this :o). Good luck with your upcoming appointment,

Bill