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I have autoimmune hepatitis. recently, a cyst was found on my liver (during a sonogram) could the cyst be serious or cause complications?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It is : Probably is incidental and will not cause a problem. To be sure discuss with your liver doctor.

Answered 11/28/2016

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