Liver cysts are tiny sacs formed inside the liver which are usually symptomless. They are usually filled with fluid and do not grow in size. In the majority of cases, they are not cancerous or harmful in any way. Although some liver cysts may grow big in size to cause pain.
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Can a patient with acute onset of the liver problem be treated with medication alone?
Query: Hi doctor, Kindly take a look at the medical reports of the patient. He suffers from a liver problem, which suddenly started last week. Could you please diagnose the case and give your recommendations? Can the patient be treated with medication or should he go for surgery? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears to be a large cystic liver lesion. It is possibly the remains of an amoebic liver abscess or hydatid cyst. I suggest getting an amoebic serology and hydatid serolog... Read Full »
My dad is 70 years old and have liver cyst. Is laparoscopy safe?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is 70 years old and has been suffering from a liver cyst for three years, as shown in the ultrasound scan. He is unable to digest anything and is suffering from heartburn continuously. His motions are irregular. Is it alright if my father undergoes laparoscopic surgery at 70?... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your father can undergo surgery only after the pre-operative tests and evaluation. However, most liver cysts do not require any treatment, and surgery is needed only if the patient has pain. Heartburn and digestive problems do not occur with liver cysts. I suggest you ... Read Full »
My USG reports show gallbladder stones and liver cysts. Help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have a constant dull ache just below my ribs; sometimes, it becomes intolerable. I also have frequent burping and flatulence. My ultrasound reports show gallbladder stones of 2.5 millimeters and liver cysts of 4.5 millimeters. Should I go for surgery, or is there any medicinal treatme... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your case history and attached laboratory investigations (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Your symptoms are not related to gallstones or liver cysts. There is no Inflammation within the gall bladder, so these are known as asympt... Read Full »
How can I manage liver cysts and gall bladder polyps?
Query: Hi doctor, I had right upper quadrant pain, so I went to the doctor for an ultrasound and BW. All came back normal except for a small cyst on the liver and two small polyps on the gallbladder, which I was told were not causing the pain. It went away, and now it is back. But I am also constipated, ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It sounds like you have been experiencing a variety of symptoms, including stomach pain, constipation, gas, and a feeling of heartburn. However, the small cyst on your liver and the small polyps on your gallbladder discovered on your ultrasou... Read Full »
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