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In july 2014 a pet scan revealed 2 liver cysts. in january 2015 pet scan showed 5 liver cysts. i have metastatic bc. should i be concerned?
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Maybe: True simple cysts are of no important concern. Are you certain they are cysts? Could you have neoplasm of liver? Need to see PET scan images or report.
Answered 1/16/2015
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