Is MRI always requested for liver lesions (UK NHS)?

Why don't you just telephone your GP and ask the question?  It is a reasonable one to ask.

Good luck.

 

An MRI can distinguish between lesions, cysts and tumours, so this is the best way to check for/hopefully rule out, that the lesions are not a cancerous tumour without having to have a liver biopsy.

thanks both,

I just wondered if they felt it needed more review due to size or presentation. I have had an improvement in my initial symptoms but am reluctant to call drs as feel like i have been there constantly.. will be getting a loyalty card soon.  I guess it's only a few days away & I will be sure to ask questions 

Have the docs checked for Fibrolamellar another type of HCC more common in younger people with no pre history of liver disease. My guess is they are trying to avoid a needle biopsy because of the risk of seeding a cancer tumour.

thanks Bolly, I've been told very little, was simply called by my GP and told radiologist wanted to investigate a sighting on my liver - will be armed with questions tomorrow, although I guess they might need to wait for results.. 

Both me and my Grandma have lesions on our livers (and I have cirrhosis of the liver) and we were both sent for MRI's and scans, and my Grandma was also sent for a 3D scan, so I believe it is standard practice.

Best of luck! xxx

Thanks Angel.

Still waiting for MRI results. Was in terrible pain, upper stomach & back ache before my holiday. Had a great time & managed to forget about it mostly. Returned home with an ear infection from swimming, however it became quite severe. A cold followed it which reached my chest. No sign of it leaving my glands are up & down. Had to take couple of days sick from work which I really hate.

Before all this I ate healthily & excersised 5 or 6 days a wk even through illnesses. I tried getting back to my routine but ended up more sick. Feeling quite low about as haven't felt myself in so long. Hopefully I have just been unlucky but starting to wonder if it's all connected to whatever has been seen on my liver. Hurry up results!!

sounds like your immune system has taken a nosedive for some reason. Not sure a "lesion" would cause so much pain and stomach problems. Have the docs done a full blood count etc to try and diagnose the symptoms that took you to them in the first place before the MRI. There is clearly something going on and I would guess the liver "Thing" is just part of it,

Hi, yes my bloods were taken about six weeks ago, i didn't get full results, just told there was no problems.

I seem to finally be getting over this cold/cough, it's still lingering & I have the same old arm pain in right hand-side but i can feel it lifting. Maybe i've just been unlucky. I know i shouldn't grumble as it's trifling problems, but I so want to feel like my old self.

I have been keeping a diary for last 3 months as have had little confidence in my GP. I have a private gastro apmnt tomorrow, just a consultation but perhaps he may take an interest in what's been going on. The apmnt was made before the liver growth was found so not sure what to expect....

So GP called to give me my results.. Said i had a haemangioma (explained it was totally benign, a tangle of blood vessels) and also an adenoma. He said I'd need to talk to the specialist about the adenoma as he rarely sees them. I said i was relieved it was nothing sinister and he agreed. Called my husband & friend to say, phew it's all ok.

Later I had to collect a copy of the report to take to my private gastro. Now I feel worried again!! The report actually says there are multiple lesions, 3 notable. Various cysts, one 4cm, one haemangioma. The third is 'mostly likely an adenoma' is 4.8 cm involving the gall bladder bed and is 'mostly likely' an adenoma, with discussion required.

I don't feel so assured now!! If anyone has dealt with anything similar I'd be v grateful of input. Perhaps I am just most shocked at there being multiple lesions.. The waiting game is just the worst.