Question 1

us shows marked heterogeneity of the liver with multifocal ill defined areas of increased and decreased echogenicity. 2 cm septated cyst in right lobe?

Accepted Answer

Workup: These findings call for collaboration between the radiologist and a gastroenterologist or hepatologist to determine various possibilities and what further testing, if any, is recommended. His may be polycystic liver disease which is more common in women, may cause no symptoms and requires no treatment. Parasitic infection would be a consideration of symptoms are present.

Question 2

i medium size mass & 3 smaller in liver & 1 medium size mass on left kidney what benign conditions  ? biopsies will be done next week dr says not cyst

Accepted Answer

Liver mass: The best thing to do is to wait for the biopsy.
to provide you a possible diagnosis one needs to know more about mass, like is it solid, is it echogenic? was the imaging done with contrast, so on and so forth.

Question 3

ii had an mri and hepatic cysts found on liver. how do we know if they are benign? how is biopsy done?

Accepted Answer

Most cysts are benig: The cause of  most liver cysts is unknown. Liver cysts can be present at birth or can develop at a later time. They usually grow slowly and are not detected until adulthood.  Since most liver cysts do not cause any symptoms, they usually are detected only on ultrasounds or computerized tomography (CT) scans. Most cysts do not need to be treated. However, if cysts get large and painful, Drain/remov

Question 4

is it possible to have multiple benign cysts in liver, and spleen and this be diagnosed as liver cirrhosis without scans?

Accepted Answer

not really: It's not possible to even know you have benign, or any cysts in your liver without some kind of scan (ultrasound, CT, or MRI) or direct visualization by a surgeon. However, the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis can be made with a thorough history, complete physical exam, and laboratory studies without needing a scan at all but it would help to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other causes of symptoms

Question 5

why do i have so many cysts and tumors etc , throughtout my body? all benign but its odd. pit. tumor,liver has small ones, cysts in hands and ovary, both breasts have large masses ( had 2 cyst removed years prior) . just found out about my polyps?

Accepted Answer

: Hard to know. Your description is vague at best. There are genetic conditions that give rise to sporadic tumors in various sites. I would seek out a medical geneticist, often found affiliated with medical school or children's hospital. They can review your findings and find a label for your condition.

Question 6

i have a benign bone tumor, a benign tumor in my liver and benign cysts in breasts. is this cause for worry? cancer runs in my family.

Accepted Answer

No: First, all women have breast cysts, little benign tumors in the liver are very common and almost never cause any trouble, and benign bone tumors aren't rare. You are not at increased risk. Second, worry serves no useful purpose. Keep up the usual cancer surveillance and enjoy your life.

Question 7

what is treatment for perihepatic benign biliary cyst 5cm? hurts. had 2 mri 2 us & liver core biopsy past 4 months. labs normal. lapchole/biloma 2005

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Depending on the cyst, how extensive or limited.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/704845_6

Question 8

hub had a ct scan that found a 7 cm cyst in his liver read as benign and one in his kidney.  ultrasound  showed complex renal cyst.  related? age 69

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: Usually those 2 cysts are unrelated, however if the renal cyst is complex then a follow dedicated ct or ultrasound of the kidney should be done in 3-6 months to confirm stability.

Question 9

on transvaginal ultrasound doc saw development of a follicle.  i was told maybe it is a small cyst.  is this normal.  are all cyst benign? i am 44. having a lot of back pain and abdomen pain.  what does it mean there is development of follicle.no per

Accepted Answer

Could be egg to be: At age 44, you are close to being near the change of life (menopause), however if you are not on hormonal contraception the ovarian follicle development could be the next "egg out of the box."

Question 10

can a 2.5cm septated cyst on ovary cause positive ovulation test?

Accepted Answer

No: A septated ovarian cyst will not cause a positive ovluation test.

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Benign septated cyst in liver

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Us shows marked heterogeneity of the liver with multifocal ill defined areas of increased and decreased echogenicity. 2 cm septated cyst in right lobe?

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I medium size mass & 3 smaller in liver & 1 medium size mass on left kidney what benign conditions ? biopsies will be done next week dr says not cyst

A member asked:

Ii had an mri and hepatic cysts found on liver. how do we know if they are benign? how is biopsy done?

A member asked:

Is it possible to have multiple benign cysts in liver, and spleen and this be diagnosed as liver cirrhosis without scans?

A member asked:

Why do i have so many cysts and tumors etc , throughtout my body? all benign but its odd. pit. tumor,liver has small ones, cysts in hands and ovary, both breasts have large masses ( had 2 cyst removed years prior) . just found out about my polyps?

A member asked:

I have a benign bone tumor, a benign tumor in my liver and benign cysts in breasts. is this cause for worry? cancer runs in my family.

A member asked:

What is treatment for perihepatic benign biliary cyst 5cm? hurts. had 2 mri 2 us & liver core biopsy past 4 months. labs normal. lapchole/biloma 2005

A member asked:

Hub had a ct scan that found a 7 cm cyst in his liver read as benign and one in his kidney. ultrasound showed complex renal cyst. related? age 69

A member asked:

On transvaginal ultrasound doc saw development of a follicle. i was told maybe it is a small cyst. is this normal. are all cyst benign? i am 44. having a lot of back pain and abdomen pain. what does it mean there is development of follicle.no per

A member asked:

Can a 2.5cm septated cyst on ovary cause positive ovulation test?

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