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Have cirrhosis of liver. after an ultrasound to monitor for cancer, it showed a 1 cm hypoechoic nodule in left hepatic lobe. should worry about cancer?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

The ultrasound: Appearance is not specific. It may be benign, but malignancy is a possibility. You will probably need CT and/or MRI for further evaluation of the nodule. Needle biopsy may be needed depending on the results.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 7/20/2018

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A member asked:

Have cirrhosis of liver. after an ultrasound to monitor for cancer, it showed a 1 cm hypoechoic nodule in left hepatic lobe. should worry about cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Hegab agreed

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