abnormal liver ultrasound?

[trillian_069]

My mum (who is 63) has been feeling unwell for months. Was diagnosed with pernicious aneamia and atrophic gastritis in March. But her vitamin b12 injections (for the PA) werent helping and now shes had an ultrasound which showed her liver not only is fatty and has a cyst but there are 'shadows', two 'hypoechoic' patches. The GP didnt say much except that it could be cancer, although possibly isnt as she hasnt been losing weight . Now we have to wait til Tuesday to see the gastroentorologist. Has anyone had this type of ultrasound result before, or has medical knowledge about this? Could it be something else aside from a tumour? I know it could still be a benign tumour but im still pretty scared.

[Myown]

The anemia alone would be good reason for your mom not to be feeling good. The cyst on the liver might not be anything. So many people are so surprised to find out that they have cysts on organs when they get a scan, but of course it is still something that needs to be checked out, but many times it is nothing. I posted a site above and its Dr. Melissa Palmers website, she is a liver specialist. There is a section where patients have asked questions and she answers them....If you read thru the questions you may find some info or get her opinion on cysts etc. I had read through the site. Its very helpful, but my memory is not that great right now to tell you if she covered the subject of cysts and fatty liver - but maybe check it out when you find time. I wish you and your mom the best.

MO

[cat33]

I was diagnosed with a cyst on my liver as well. Went back 6 months later and it was the same size so they are not concerned. They do have a test that they also do for cancer markers or tumor markers (can't remember which) but mine have been in the normal range. They still need to check the cyst regularly. Good Luck to both of you