What Is a Lesion on the Liver?
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Identification
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Lesion is a broad medical term that might refer to a wound, sore, ulcer, tumor, cyst or some other type of tissue damage.
Detection
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Liver lesions are usually detected during an MRI or ultrasound. Sometimes, biopsy is needed to determine the type of lesion and whether or not it may be cancerous.
Symptoms
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Although most lesions cause no symptoms, a feeling of abdominal fullness is common when cysts are present. Infectious liver abscesses can produce symptoms of fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and loss of appetite.
Risk Factors
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Diabetes, hepatitis C, obesity, malnourishment, compromised immunity, parasitic infection, dental abscesses and hereditary predisposition are considered risk factors for the development of liver lesions.
Treatment
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Most liver lesions are benign, or non-cancerous, and usually require no treatment, according to the California Pacific Medical Center. However, if pain or other symptoms are present, then surgical resection may be required.
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