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Liver mass causes.

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sarah05240
sarah05240

I had  gallbladder removal surgery yesterday and the after surgery ultrasound came back show a mass on my liver.  I go for an MRI Monday.  Has anyone else had this happen? And what was the outcome.. Please help I'm afraid it could be something horrible 

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  • wendy69913
    wendy69913 sarah05240

    Posted

    hi sarah  i had my gall bladder removed 10 years ago , and wasnt given any dietary advice ,which is why an ultrasound on my liver over a month ago , shown a fatty liver. so with a low fat and limited alcohol diet , it should reverse the fat in my liver , so it could be that as the gallbladder fails to do its job properly ,(and that is to break down the fat ),your liver could be storing more fat than usual . 
    • sarah05240
      sarah05240 wendy69913

      Posted

      I have had several gallbladder attacks and had problems for about 4 years.. Both acted up worse after my pregnancys.  Hope u are right.  BC I haven't had any symptoms of anything other than gallstones.  
  • matt66
    matt66 sarah05240

    Posted

    Hi Sarah, sorry, I haven't had a mass on my liver, but I'm proof full liver transplants work well! I know it is worrying but the best thing to do is wait for the results from the scan. There are lots of causes of liver mass which are non-cancerous and one that is common in ladies is a hemangioma (just as an example of one). It's a load of blood vessels that get tangled & doesn't generally need treatment. 

    I'm not a doctor but just trying to say that there's a lot of reasons  / things it could be that aren't bad. I understand it's concerning, but try to wait for the results before you worry yourself into a condition. Modern medicine is amazing, even if it turns out to be problematic.

    let us know how you get on. Chin up my dear, hope it's nothing....fingers crossed for you.

    • sarah05240
      sarah05240 matt66

      Posted

      Thank u.. Been worried sick..  I have a 4 year old and 7 week old that needs their mommy.  
  • chrissy78668
    chrissy78668 sarah05240

    Posted

    Hi Sara I know it's difficult but try not to worry it could be anything abscesses are quite common as are cysts good luck Chrissy 
  • chrissy78668
    chrissy78668 sarah05240

    Posted

    Hi Sara what a horrible time your having you must be very worried...however a (mass) is not nessasry cancer hopefully you'll get an answer soon all the best 
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