A member asked:

I have a 1.2cm hypoechoic nodule/leison on left lobe of my liver. i also had hepatitus c and completed treatment. also have cirrhosis & fluid building?

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Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Specializes in Radiology

Needs Evaluation: The combination of hepatitis c and cirrhosis puts you at increased risk for development of hepatocellular (liver) carcinoma. The nodule in your liver might be nothing but the only way to be sure is a biopsy. Needle biopsies are usually done as an outpatient procedure under ultrasound or ct guidance.

Answered 1/11/2013

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Dr. Kristel Hunt answered

Specializes in Hepatology

What kind of imaging: did you have? i would only consider biopsy if a good triple phase CT and/or Eovist MRI were equivocal in the diagnosis. agree that you're definitely at risk for HCC so this needs close f/u.

Answered 7/10/2014

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