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I have 13mm cyst on left lobe in my liver. do i have to worry?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Not to worry Called an "incidental" finding.....something which is NOTED but for which no further diagnostic testing or treatment is necessary! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 5/14/2017

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