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Are hypoechoic nodules in the liver cancerous (left lobe and right lobe, with peripheral and internal vascularity)? doc said they are "abnormal".
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You need MRI or CT: Before doing anything or worrying about it.
Answered 12/11/2013
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Not necessarily: Hypoechoic means a solid nodule, rather than a liquid-filled nodule which would be a cyst. So hypoechoic liver nodules could be many things, including something called focal nodular hyperplasia, which is not cancer. Your doc may recommend more tests, or a biopsy. Cancer is on the list of possibilities, but it's not time to worry. It's likely to be benign given your age and health!
Answered 7/28/2016
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