6 cm. liver cyst

There is no explanation why cysts occur, they can put it down to a number of things like infection but some people tend to have more cysts than others (ie i am a 'cysty' person so the doctor told me) as years ago i had an ovarian cyst which was left alone, i also have a kidney cyst which has also been left along and now these liver cysts.  I think they can tell which cysts may be a danger so i guess that's why they monitor them once they find them so i'm keeping everything crossed that they will just check them out say 6 - 12 months and then the consultant will decide whether to 'discharge' me or not.  I would never have know i'd got them if i hadn't had an ultrasound scan for what i thought was gallstones at the time as i was getting a mild, dull discomfort under my right rib (which i still get).  My consultant said that if the population was scanned, probably half would have cysts detected in their bodies but of course they can't scan everyone as it's so expensive and only order scans when people go to them with symptoms.  I am now waiting for my blood test results for my LFT (liver function test) which was normal 5 months ago and hope it's the same this time.  I have also asked for some tumour markers (for my own peace of mind) as when it was detected 5 months ago i was beside myself with worry as you can imagine because i think it's a natural thing to think the worst when something like a lump / cyst etc is found and until you get the all clear, it is a huge worry - lost quite a bit of weight through worrying about it. I was told by the consultant that it wasn't anything suspicious and i haven't asked the question 'is there a possibility it can turn cancerous' although i think i will next time i see him.  Even if i do get 'discharged' i think i will probably pay privately and have annual scans of my liver just to be on the safe side.   I will keep you all posted.

You already know what's in your liver all this MRI is going to do is show if it gotten bigger or spread you should already know if there vascular unless this is your first scan. You said they were sister right that rules out tumor correct. You're sick because the cysts are big enough to cause you digestive disorders. Basically they need to take them out so all you need to worry about is surgery

I don't think surgery is an option, too risky so i guess they are just keeping an eye on them, i'm quite happy to have an annual scan just to keep things in check.  My LFT (liver function blood tests) have come back normal so that's a relief.

Hi any update on CT ?

Hi I was wondering what happened with your liver cyst.   I have a 10.5cm cyst and also 2 other small ones.    I have been concerned for some time about my cysts.

I had the liver drained 2-2-17 with a total of 1 1/2 litters of fluid from the cysts.I felt really good for about a week but started feeling bad and went to my PC and they did a ultrasound and the liver is back to the same size 15.2cm.Won't do that again and not many choise.I'm having more systems then before.

Hi i was wondering if you could shed some light on this subject. I just had the procedure done on friday 19, 2018. I am so afraid please help.

Had the cysts drained knowing the possibility of a return.Well it was back in 2 weeks and the same size... Gurr! So back to Drs and not liking the size of 15cm so went to a liver surgeon who said lets get it out and that I did.Other then it being surgery and that recovery time all went well and the worrying of "what if" is gone too...

You mention you had it drained. It came back in 2 weeks. Can you tell me how would I know if my will come back after dranaige. Also can you tell me about your surgery because I know I will eventually need it

I have never had mine drained so I'm not much help on this.   I am concerned about mine so I will be asking questions from my PCP on my next appointment.    The doctors dont seem to concerned about this but I am.

Hi, I'm interested to know how they go about this surgery.   I'm thinking I might have to have this procedure done sometime.    Where did you go for this surgery if you dont mind me asking?  

I hope you are doing well.

 

The surgery was a Laparoscopic and was only in the hospital one night and all went well as far as surgery so go and 6wks recovery like the no lifting stuff.They said it won't return and taking their word on that.The surgeon was in Charlotte NC....Good luck!!

Well I am getting confused on what person has what procedure forgive me. were you in any pain after your laparoscopic procedure, and do you think age has anything to do with healing and speedy recovery time.

I am sorry I am new to this discussion board. I am still figuring out who had cyst drained, who has surgery, who text who, forgive me If I am all over the discussion board. I am not tech or computer savvy.

I had the surgery and to your question age and your health play a roll in any surgery.Im in my 70's and in good health and think all went well for me but everyone is different.It took years of Drs watching it and it growing before we felt soothing needed done.

It's great to hear success stories. I am inbgood health too. I am just waiting for my DR to call, so if the cyst has filled back up, I will be getting the laparoscopic surgery. I am in good health as well, just the liver cysts but, it scares me that the idea of poking around my liver it's really so scary I lose sleep sometime up all night worrying

Also with laparoscopic surgery did they have to remove your gallbladder. My dr told me that he would remove it. I heard if you have your gallbladder remove you will lose a lot of weight and get really sick. Have you heard of this

Nancy

did you have an open surgery to remove your cyst? I am having one because mine is so big