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I ve few liver cysts, largest 7 to8mm, is there any minor possibility of one or all of them being malignant?and if so, when should i repeat the scan?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

If the cysts: have been thoroughly worked up on imaging and they are definitively simple cysts, there is no malignant potential and follow up is not needed.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/3/2017

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A member asked:

I ve few liver cysts, largest 7 to8mm, is there any minor possibility of one or all of them being malignant?and if so, when should i repeat the scan?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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