Question 1

female 55 years old, many lymph node in abdomal cavity, hypodensity spots in liver (ct scan suspect peritoneal cancer), ca 19-9: 190.  what's disease?

Accepted Answer

Not good: The ct sounds ominus . Ca-19-9 is usually a marker for pancreatic cancser. Its very elevated  in this patient.

Question 2

i recently had a ct scan and they found spots on my liver, what could this be.having another ct scan w/contrast next week?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Spots on the liver can represent many different things ranging from benign cysts and hemangiomas to tumors. A ct without contrast cannot tell the difference between them easily. Both benign problems and malignant problems are common.

Question 3

i have fap and 2 intra abdominal wall desmoid tumours, i had a ct scan which shows some white spots, what could they be?

Accepted Answer

Possible mets.: Patients with familial adenomatous polyps due to APC mutation gradually develop hundreds  colorectal polyps.These may bleed, leading to blood in the stool. Should  malignancy develops, this may present with altered bowel habit, or even metastasis to the liver or elsewhere. When the polyposis is associated with  osteomas, fibromas,  desmoids the condition is termed Gardner's syndrome.

Question 4

i have 2 intra abdominal desmoid tumours, gardeners syndrome. my colon removed.a recent ct scan should white spots on my liver. what could this be?

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Possibilities : Actually this isn't so rare. Gardner's isn't so uncommon, it just gets missed or called common familial polyposis. Desmoids are very common in Gardner's. And Desmoids don't spread to the liver like this. I am hoping these are von Meyerburg complexes or hemangiomas or something, but my concern is a tiny colon cancer did metastasize. Your physician will follow up with radiologist input.

Question 5

ct scan found a "spot" on "fatty liver", what exactly does the term "non benign" mean?

Accepted Answer

Not good: Please consult this site for an explanation of the term, "Benign". 
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002236.htm

Opposite of benign is malignant.

Question 6

what if a ct scan revealed a spot on my liver?

Accepted Answer

Several: Possibilities including cyst, benign/malignant tumor, scarring, and fatty deposits. Too many diagnoses to consider without more information. Sometimes MRI is used to narrow the list (when needed).

Question 7

i have no gb problems ct scan found spot on liver i get pain and stinging on right under rib  just had baby in aug 2012  only 26 what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps an adenoma: Hepatic adenoma ( non cancerous) can increase in size during pregnancy. Please discuss with your doctor.

Question 8

clear ab ct scan w/ iv & oral contrast, clear colonoscopy then u/s diagnosis liver hemangioma.urq pain & tender spot n lower right rear rib.ideas & nxt step?

Accepted Answer

See HPB surgeon: The symptoms you describe could well be related to the hepatic hemangioma.  The decision to remove will depend on: 1) size (usually remove when &gt; 10 cm); 2) symptomatic (pain, ache, fullness); 3) causing blood problems (when the hemangioma destroys blood cells); 4) causes congestive heart failure.  See a surgeon who specializes in liver surgery, a hepatobiliary surgeon.

Question 9

ct scan showed  spot on liver, have colon cancer but ultrasound came back negative does it mean it was wrong?

Accepted Answer

Spots: There are a variety of things that can be seen in the liver.  Not all of them are metastatic tumors. You can have benign nodules.  However, ct is a better way of viewing the liver.  It is difficult to know what the spot is without reading your radiology reports.  I would clarify with your doctor.

Question 10

i had stage 3 colon cancer, treated and cancer free for 2 years. today ct scan showed spot on outside of my liver...what are the chances it is back?

Accepted Answer

Depends : It all depends on some of the characteristics of the tumor and what the new lesion looks like..

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Female 55 years old, many lymph node in abdomal cavity, hypodensity spots in liver (ct scan suspect peritoneal cancer), ca 19-9: 190. what's disease?

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I recently had a ct scan and they found spots on my liver, what could this be.having another ct scan w/contrast next week?

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I have fap and 2 intra abdominal wall desmoid tumours, i had a ct scan which shows some white spots, what could they be?

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I have 2 intra abdominal desmoid tumours, gardeners syndrome. my colon removed.a recent ct scan should white spots on my liver. what could this be?

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Ct scan found a "spot" on "fatty liver", what exactly does the term "non benign" mean?

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What if a ct scan revealed a spot on my liver?

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I have no gb problems ct scan found spot on liver i get pain and stinging on right under rib just had baby in aug 2012 only 26 what can it be?

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Clear ab ct scan w/ iv & oral contrast, clear colonoscopy then u/s diagnosis liver hemangioma.urq pain & tender spot n lower right rear rib.ideas & nxt step?

A member asked:

Ct scan showed spot on liver, have colon cancer but ultrasound came back negative does it mean it was wrong?

A member asked:

I had stage 3 colon cancer, treated and cancer free for 2 years. today ct scan showed spot on outside of my liver...what are the chances it is back?

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