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High ALT? Liver lesion? enlarged liver? what could it be?

I was hospitalized a few weeks ago and was treated for infectious colitis. since then i have trouble eating normally i have lost almost 10kg i can't go to the gym as i used to as i get really tired.

At the hospital after a CT scan they found the following:

Liver: Enlarged at 18.2 cm. There is a 1.2 cm hypodensity in
posterior segment 8 on 3/120. There is a 1.9 x 1.8 cm noncystic
low attenuating solid lesion in segment 6 on 3/187.

Colon and rectum: There is some mucosal edema and mucosal
thickening in the right colon extending to the hepatic flexure.
Lesser mucosal thickening in the left colon.

i will have further tests done but my appointment is like a month away. Any suggestions?

Thank you
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683231 tn?1467323017
I did find this from the American Liver Foundation

I also saw the liver lesions can be  benign  but will require further imaging for diagnosis.

"Benign Liver Tumors

Explore this section to learn more about the different kinds of benign liver tumors and the circumstances under which treatment may be necessary.

What is a tumor?

A tumor is an abnormal growth of cells or tissues. Some tumors are malignant, or cancerous. Others are benign, or noncancerous.

Cancerous liver tumors can be fatal. Most of the time, cancerous tumors in the liver started in another organ and spread to the liver. This form of liver cancer is called metastatic liver cancer. Cancerous liver tumors that start in the liver are relatively rare in the United States. This form of liver cancer is called primary liver cancer.

Noncancerous, or benign, liver tumors are common. They do not spread to other areas of the body, and they usually do not pose a serious health risk.

How are benign liver tumors detected?

In most cases, benign liver tumors are not detected because they cause no symptoms. When they are detected, it is usually because a patient required a medical imaging test, such as an ultrasound, CT test or MRI, for another condition.

What are the types of benign liver tumors?

The three most common types of benign liver tumors are called:

Hemangioma
Focal nodular hyperplasia
Hepatocellular adenoma
What is a hemangioma?

Hemangiomas are the most common form of benign liver tumors. They are a mass of abnormal blood vessels. Up to 5 percent of adults in the United States may have small hemangiomas in their liver. Women are more likely than men to develop them.

Usually these benign tumors produce no symptoms and do not need to be treated. In very rare cases, an infant with a large hemangioma may need to have it removed surgically to prevent clotting and heart failure.

What is a focal nodular hyperplasia?

Focal nodular hyperplasia is the second most common form of benign liver tumor after hemangiomas. These tumors occur mainly in women between the ages of 20 and 30. Like the other forms of benign liver tumors, they are generally discovered during imaging tests for other conditions.

Sometimes referred to as FNH, these tumors usually do not cause symptoms or require treatment. If they are large, doctors may recommend that they be removed surgically to avoid the risk of rupture, but this is very uncommon.

What is a hepatocellular adenoma?

Hepatocellular adenomas are less common benign liver tumors. They occur most often in women of childbearing age. They used to be linked to oral contraceptives, when higher doses of estrogen were used.

Since these tumors generally do not cause symptoms, most are never detected. In rare cases, these tumors may rupture and bleed into the abdominal cavity. When doctors discover a large adenoma, they may recommend that it be surgically removed to prevent that possibility.

Hepatocellular adenomas may enlarge in women who take hormone pills, so doctors will often recommend discontinuing birth control pills or postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy to female patients who have this kind of tumor."
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683231 tn?1467323017
We here area community of patients who are or were infected with hepatitis c. We cannot even begin to guess what is going on with you. Even if there was a doctor here I am sure they would say you will need additional testing to determine what is going on with your health.

Really the only way to get a medical diagnosis is by asking your own medical professional and having whatever diagnostic tests are needed.

Sorry I can't be of more help and wishing you the best.
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i am wondering what these findings could mean that's all. searching online about lesions and enlarged liver made me really stressed. i just want to know whether the above results could be something that needs immediate action (i.e go to the emergency room or whether i should wait until my appointment with hepatology and gastoenterology department in a month)

i am aware i need further evaluation to determine what is going on with my health exactly.

thank you for your help
Try to hang in there until your appointment.

I have liver cirrhosis and an enlarged liver and spleen. An enlarged liver is not a medical emergency.

Having an enlarged liver could mean many things or possibly nothing you could possibly have a slightly enlarged liver but could be normal for you without comparison data.

Please come back after you see your doctor and we can try to answer questions you may have about your test results.

One suggestion is to think of your questions before you see your doctor and write them down. Also if possible bring someone with you to your appointment a spouse or good friend.

You will likely hear a lot of unfamiliar information and a companion may help you remember what was said.

Best of luck
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