Question 1

what exactly are liver lesions?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Liver lesions can be used to describe an area of cancer (from liver or from other areas) but can also be used to describe hemangiomas (collection of blood vessels) or cysts.

Sometimes when the "lesions" are so small in can be hard to determine what it is exactly.

Question 2

how commonly are liver lesions benign?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Benign liver lesions are found in routine imaging studies in more than 50% of adults. Even in adults with cancer, only 10% of liver lesions are cancerous.  The characteristics of the lesion on the imaging study, the type of imaging study, and the size and number of lesions all play a part in determining the chance a lesion is benign.  Radiologists are trained to decide when more tests are needed.

Question 3

please explain what are some symptoms if any of liver lesions and hemaginomas?

Accepted Answer

Not a problem: Liver hemangiomas don't cause trouble. They're Gorbachev birthmarks of the organ and you're free to ignore them.

Question 4

what causes hypodense liver lesions?

Accepted Answer

On a CT scan?: The differential diagnosis for hypodense lesions on a ct scan of the liver is quite expensive. This would include everything from benign lesions such as hemangioma, liver cyst and benign tumors to liver cancer and metastasis.

Question 5

are liver lesions related to back pain?

Accepted Answer

Can cause back pain: If a liver legion is large enough, it can certainly cause back pain. In fact, any irritation to the liver at all can cause back pain either with direct pressure or by referred pain. We can't differentiate how our insides feel very well and sometimes internal pain will present itself as referred pain and this is common with liver issues. Hope this answer helps!

Question 6

is it common to biopsy hypoechoic liver lesions?

Accepted Answer

Yes: From the way it looks on ct scan it can be concerning for cancer therefore a biopy is need to determine if cancer is present.

Question 7

are liver lesions dangerous by themselves, and how would they affect someone with cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chance of bleeding with liver lacerations, bile leaking and causing infections in abdomen - grading of liver laceration is done for categorizing the severity level, which may range from one to six. Liver laceration grade i is mild, while grade vi indicates a very serious condition.

Question 8

i have liver lesions but don't know what it is and in the process of seing a specialist.  i want to try "chaga mushroom" suplement.  is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Don't.: Not a good idea.  Although chaga may be "safe." it has no place in the diagnosis, evaluation or treatment of your liver lesions.

Question 9

what are hypodense subcapsular metastic liver lesions ?

Accepted Answer

Liver lesions: This a serious problem.  If this is regarding you then get to your physician asap.  If this is regarding someone else get them to thier doctor.  This means that a primary cancer somewhere else in the body has spread to the liver.  Please seek attention.

Question 10

getting nauseated where i have to eat to feel better could liver lesions i have be a cause of this? if not any idea onwhat else could be causing this

Accepted Answer

Avoiding fatty foods: Many reasons cause nausea. It is not always from the GI tract. Pregnancy, neurology, ENT infection etc.
Eating small meals, avoiding fatty, spicy foods, alcohol.  If not improved, need to see your primary care physicians. 
Blood tests and ultrasound of the abdomen can be done to examine the liver.  It is rare that liver would cause nausea alone.

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I have liver lesions but don't know what it is and in the process of seing a specialist. i want to try "chaga mushroom" suplement. is it safe?

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Getting nauseated where i have to eat to feel better could liver lesions i have be a cause of this? if not any idea onwhat else could be causing this

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