Hypodense lesion on liver
Hi everyone, have a question, has anyone ever had a hypodense lesion found on their liver? I had my annual scan Tuesday and the doctor said it all looked like a perfectly normal CT scan except for a 1.4 cm lesion(approximately the size of a sweet pea)on my liver. The radiologist suggested a liver mri to confirm benignity, so we are scheduling one. I am so scared and concerned. (had a successful partial nephrectomy last Feb and was told it was stage 1, read my bio for more info)
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Your lucky stars were in alignment
Those incidental problems can sometimes lead to different dignoses...as mine did 15 years ago. I have regular CT's, then for a while a Chest X-ray with US of abdomen and pelvis. We have been back to an US every year after some of those "incidental" items needed to be checked. I have been found to have cysts in my liver and pancreas that seem to be just cysts. My major problem at this time, at age 78 with 1 kidney, is keeping that kidney healthy. I'm now seeing a nephrologist and my eGFR bounces from 28-34. 30 is the break point between Stage 4 and Stage 3. Right now, it's just keep hydrated, especially while working in hot and humid weather.
They probably won't order a biopsy on the spot on your liver, but just monitor it. Meanwhile, stay calm and let the Dr. do the worrying.
Air hugs...
donna_lee
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Thank you so much for thedonna_lee said:Your lucky stars were in alignment
Those incidental problems can sometimes lead to different dignoses...as mine did 15 years ago. I have regular CT's, then for a while a Chest X-ray with US of abdomen and pelvis. We have been back to an US every year after some of those "incidental" items needed to be checked. I have been found to have cysts in my liver and pancreas that seem to be just cysts. My major problem at this time, at age 78 with 1 kidney, is keeping that kidney healthy. I'm now seeing a nephrologist and my eGFR bounces from 28-34. 30 is the break point between Stage 4 and Stage 3. Right now, it's just keep hydrated, especially while working in hot and humid weather.
They probably won't order a biopsy on the spot on your liver, but just monitor it. Meanwhile, stay calm and let the Dr. do the worrying.
Air hugs...
donna_lee
Thank you so much for the response! Trying not to worry but of course waiting is hard. Will update when I actually have my appointment with my oncologist.
hugs and prayers,
lynn
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Thank you! Glad to have theMmoses25 said:Not to worry
It could very well be a small cyst like donna said let the doctor worry
Thank you! Glad to have the support here....you are making me feel better.
My follow up with my oncologist is Tuesday afternoon, so I hope to know a little more of what he thinks then. So far I've only spoken with his nurse.0 -
Update after dr visit
Hi, all,
Met with my doctor who says the lesion is highly unlikely to be malignant, being stage 1 and with bloodwork and liver panel being good.I am having the liver MRI next week and then will repeat the CT scan in 6 months to be cautious.
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MRI done
MRI was done this afternoon now the wait begins. Trying not to worry and to think positive. God is in control and I am His child, He's got this and will see me through as He did last year with my RCC.
Will post results when I hear! Thank you for your continued support...you and this forum are a blessing!0 -
Bravo!! So glad yo hear the
Bravo!! So glad yo hear the good news!
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Thank you ?Allochka said:SOOOO happy for you! :-)
SOOOO happy for you! :-)
Word "hypodense" is usually used for simple cysts, which are not suspicious at all :-)
Thank you, I couldn't find much info on "hypodense" ? and of course I was hoping for a clear NED scan
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Great news!
Praise indeed!?
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