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A cyst in the liver and gallbladder is not necessarily dangerous. This varies with the type and size of the cyst. In some cases a cyst will require surgery, especially if it becomes painful.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoLiver cysts can have rare complications such as liver failure and cancer. However, most do not cause any systems. Consult your doctor if your cysts are causing you problems.
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What are heptic cysts on the liver?
Hepatic cysts, are fluid filled bubble like things on your liver, they can cause liver disturbances.
What are the symptoms of liver cysts?
Cysts on the liver is a horrible condition and may be a precursor to something serious. Some of the symptoms of liver cysts are pain in the general area as well as abdominal distention.
What complications can occur from liver cysts?
Liver cysts can be simply drained in hospital sometimes or the patient can take strong antibiotics to clear them. Liver cysts can lead to hospitalisation if they become very bad and can be a danger to life.
What does it mean to find a lump on a liver in a human?
there is a possibility that it might be a liver cysts.
Are cysts breast cancer?
Although cysts can be painful, they are not signs of breast cancer. Cysts can be mistaken for serious lumps, but they aren't dangerous.
What diseases affect liver?
Some of the diseases are Wilson's Disease, hepatitis (an inflammation of the liver), liver cancer, and cirrhosis (a chronic inflammation that progresses ultimately to organ failure).
Is a ganglion dangerous?
No, ganglion cysts are not dangerous at all. (I have a ganglion cyst in my wrist).
Is porencephaly cycts a dangerous problem?
Porencephaly cysts can be a dangerous problem. These types of cysts often cause small neurological damage where they exist. This damage can become extensive.
How does steriods affect your health?
kidney cancer,blood clotting and cholesterol changes, liver cysts and cancer
Are Sebaceous Cysts dangerous?
Only your doctor can determine if your sebacious cyst is cancer, but they usually are not.
What are the characteristics of polycystic liver disease?
PLD is a rare condition that causes cysts -- fluid-filled sacs -- to grow throughout the liver. A normal liver has a smooth, uniform appearance. A polycystic liver can look like a cluster of very large grapes. Cysts also can grow independently in different parts of the liver. The cysts, if they get too numerous or large, may cause discomfort and health complications. But, most people with polycystic liver disease do not have symptoms and live a normal life. Most of the time, people with polycystic liver disease have no symptoms. However, if the liver becomes enlarged and riddled with cysts, symptoms may include: Abdominal pain Bloating or swelling in the abdomen Feeling full Only about one out of every 10 people with PLD has problems associated with it. In addition to severe abdominal pain, other complications may include: Bleeding into a cyst Infection of a cyst Bile duct obstruction and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
What is suprarenal complex cystic mass of the liver?
The question could have been better framed. Any cystic mass lesion in the liver presenting in the region of the right suprarenal gland can be designated as this lesion. They could be simple cysts, abscess, hydatid cysts, lymphatic cysts, biliomas, haemangiomas, tumour degenerations besides many other lesions. Even complex cystic lesions of the Gall Bladder may be mistaken for this entity.
