The liver cyst is a fluid-filled cavity, such as a kind of “bubble” in the organ, usually filled with fluid, which normally produces no symptoms or changes in the body.
Most of the time, it is not serious and is not a sign of cancer, however, in some cases, the cyst can be dangerous, especially if it increases in size over time. Therefore, although treatment is rarely necessary, the hepatologist may regularly order consultations and tests to evaluate the size of the cyst over time.
- The cyst is usually detected during routine tests.
- Such as ultrasound or tomography.
- Capable of detecting its presence and differentiating the cyst from other.
- More dangerous lesions.
- Such as tumors or nodules.
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- Which is a type of lump in your liver.
The liver cyst can be classified as follows
To identify the correct type of cyst, a hepatologist should be consulted to evaluate the problem and perform other necessary imaging tests, such as ultrasound, CT or MRI, for example.
Treatment of cyst in the liver depends on its type and causes, however, in the case of a single cyst, it is generally not necessary to do a type of treatment.
For large or symptom-causing single cysts, surgery to remove cysts is recommended; for example, if malignancy is suspected, the surgeon may take a sample of the fluid and perform a biopsy after surgery to be evaluated in the lab.
For a cancerous liver cyst, part of the liver may need to be removed or an organ transplant may be performed to cure the disease, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
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Although this is rare, some cysts can cause symptoms, such as:
Associated with symptoms of cysts in the liver, other signs and problems may also appear, such as abdominal volume or heart failure.