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Is it risky to have a hepatic cyst removed by surgery? i have one which measures 1.5 x 1.4 cm.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Hepatic cyst: I would leave it alone. Very common and almost normal.

Answered 8/31/2017

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A member asked:

Is it risky to have a hepatic cyst removed by surgery? i have one which measures 1.5 x 1.4 cm.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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