lesions and nodule

[pac11]

My husband was told 6 months a go he has a lesion   on his liver. and return in 6 months and they would do another ultra sound  this time they found a nodule on the right  lobe.   is this always cnacer and what kind of questions should be asking now?

[pac11]

Thanks Mike for  the  feed back. its the waiting that Im having a problem with  the not knowing.   its nice to communicate with someone that you can say how you feel and not have to worry.  

[mikesimon]

I think the liver specialist's reaction was quite appropriate and very encouraging.
This type of thing happens all too often. I had a bad PCP and I got into serious trouble. The problem is - unless you're sick you really have no idea whether you have a good doctor or a bad doctor. And people get comfortable with their doctors and don't want to leave and see another. Once you get sick it's clear and it's easy to leave and seek better care.
Good luck,
Mike

[pac11]

We s went to see the  liver MD  and he wa  very upset  he states they never told him about this appt  so he had no information on my husband  and he will  call us next week after he looks over everything.   also  he was upset that we have been dealing with this liver for  about a year and this is the first time we were sent to see  someone in his dept.

[pac11]

Just to let you know we saw my husbands MD  she was very short and rude  . dealing  more with other health concerns  then when I did ask her if it was cancer she said no  that is why Im send  you to see the specialist.  and never another word  , so I hope will will be met  with a kinder soul when we go on the  6th of May.   I know everyone has bad days but she  just shut us right up.we were afraid to ask anymore questions.

[Rachel_R]

Let's hope for the best!
I don't visit here often so I hope I don't miss your next post.

[pac11]

thank you I will keep you posted as  his appt with primary is friday and  Gastr is May 5th.

[Rachel_R]

If he's been experiencing these problems for year, it sounds like his PCP is dragging her feet. A visit to a Gastroenterologist is in order to analyze his stomach issues.

And include a test of his bilirubin. High bilirubin accounts for severe itching and leads to jaundice. Also tell the doctor if his urine is dark in color.

[pac11]

he also has been experiecing a lot of stomach problem nauseated and not able to eat certain things  .  I have  the list of things you suggested to take  to the MD and  suggest she orders these if she hasnt.,  even with the FHN  are these symtoms  common? he has also for past year complained of itching all over but   no jaundice noted.

[Rachel_R]

It sounds like the diagnosis you were given is focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH). FNH is a condition in which a nodule, composed of a central scar tissue and clumps of surrounding liver cells, is found within an otherwise healthy liver. The size of the nodule in FNH can vary in size.

What happened on the old lesion? Is it still there? Has it grown? Is the doctor being proactive by ordering a Constrasted CT Scan on the liver? This will provide a much clearer picture than a ultrasound can. A liver biopsy? This will tell you the health of the liver. A liver panel blood tests that includes an Alpha Feta Protein (AFP) test? The latter is used as a cancer marker. Ask for referral  to an Hepatologist, a liver specialist.