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A member asked:

Does a cyst on the spleen cause people to eat a lot. how do you know if the cyst is large or small?

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No, need tests: A simple cyst in the spleen is usually without symptoms. If it does cause symptoms it would be pain, or cause a lack of appetite. The spleen can be seen and evaluated by ultrasound, or ct scan or mri. Any of those test will be able to measure the size of the cyst.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 3/12/2020

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Does a calcified splenic cyst that is 3.8 cm big require removal of the spleen or can it be drained?

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Mri said 8mm hyporintense lesion in the inferior aspect of the spleen is noted. Impression did not list this but it did say small t2 hyperintense splenic lesion may represent cyst or hemaginoma worry?

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Had MRI yesterday and they found a very small cyst on spleen. They indicated possible hemanginoma. Can they tell if this is benign or not? Ct w/ contrast few days ago said granulatous calcifications?

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