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A recent ct scan noticed a "benign appearing mass" on my liver that suggests focal nodular hyperplasia. i'm having an mri to confirm this. should i be concerned or stop taking my birth control pill?
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Continue BCP: Benign tumors of the liver are very common and rarely cause any symptoms for problems. Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is the second most prevalent tumor of the liver. FNH is usually asymptomatic, rarely grows or bleeds, and does not have malignant potential (i.e. will not turn in to cancer. There is no reason for you to be concerned nor stop taking birth control pills.
Answered 10/9/2015
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