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Had an mri on the lumbar spine. the radiologist noted in his impression that i had innumerable cystic lesions on my liver. what are cystic lesions?

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Dr. Paxton Daniel answered

Liver cysts: Are benign. Sometimes many liver cysts are seen in patients with adult-type polycystic kidney disease. In the absence of known kidney problems i would not worry about this.

Answered 6/29/2013

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Dr. Douglas Beall answered

Liver cysts: Liver cysts are the probable cause. These are common and are also seen in patients with polycystic liver disease.

Dr Accurso agreed

Answered 12/10/2016

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A member asked:

Had an mri on the lumbar spine. the radiologist noted in his impression that i had innumerable cystic lesions on my liver. what are cystic lesions?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Paxton Daniel answered

Dr. Douglas Beall answered

Dr Accurso agreed

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