Riedel's Lobe

[ShonaGreen]

Hi,

I've just seen a specialist for what was reported as an enlarged liver on a CT scan but seems it Riedel's lobe?

I've not heard of it before but understand it's just a medical anomaly. Well it's another one to add to my collection of 3 kidneys and a rare cataract condition!

Considering how I've been feeling so poorly recently the specialist has suggested looking into vitamin D and B12 deficiencies and getting blood tests to see if any automimmune issues as already have Raynauds.

Any thoughts or experience would be much appreciated, thanks!

[Hidden]

Riedels lobe is basically an anatomical anomely where the right lobe is longer than usual. It almost is lik a "tail" extending from the lobe. It is found predominantly in females and its most usually harmless. Of course the doctor would have to decide that but it has often had doctors mis diagnose patients with an enlarged liver as it is rare and gets missed. Hope that helps a wee bit! 🙂

[ShonaGreen in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your reply! I’m just surprised that it’s not been noticed before, I’ve had a lot of scans due to having 3 kidneys, ovarian cysts etc and only comment made about my liver is that it’s normal, never any mention of it being enlarged. My recent symptoms had my GP and myself think they were liver related, but seems Riedels lobe doesn’t cause any symptoms as just like having an extra bit of liver.

[Hidden in reply to ShonaGreen]

Im suprised they never saw it either with all those scans Shona! Your quite right indeed that it doesnt seem to cause any symptoms or issues and is quite literally like having an extra bit of liver. I had read some things a while back about people having problems on that part of the liver like anything else could but, never any problems as a result of having that extra bit. So all in all its safe and not a need of worry 🙂🙂

[Hidden]

Sorry I should as well add that its not always present from birth. Its possible it developed after the scans in the past