Large lesion on liver - 10cm x 5cm

[purplecatlady1]

I am after a bit of advice from anyone that may have been in a similar position to me.

I had blood tests done towards the end of last year due to on going acid reflux symptoms. In the last 6 months I have been on the cancer pathway for investigations for throat and stomach, all biopsies came back clear thank god.

However, when my bloods were taken, all of my readings were within normal range, except my ALP liver enzyme. It wasnt very high only 139, when outside range is 120. The doctor was a comparing it to a reading that was taken 5 years ago of 72, so was wondering why it had gone up. Decided to test again after a month, when I had not had the health supplements that I regularly took. That time it had dropped slightly to, 137. Was happy to give it another check in 4 months, still off supplements, it had then gone up to 139 again. They took further bloods to see if the increase was coming from liver or bones, seemed to be liver.

Referred me for ultrasound on routine referral, got seen within 5 weeks, they found a 10cm x 5cm lesion on my liver. I then got referred for urgent ct scan which I had a week ago, just been told that they want an mri done urgently to get more details. I wasnt too worried initially as I know that primary liver cancer is less likely in a 55 year old, unless underlying liver disease is there (which to my knowledge I dont have!). But getting a little bit concerned now.

I guess I am hoping for reassurance that being referred for mri scan also happens for benign lesions too?

Also, I have no symptoms at all, other than acid reflux (biopsies came back clear following endoscopy) and all bloods consistantly within range other than ALP.

[LorraineLouise]

I have had a 4 cm lesion on my liver for over three years now. I go every six months for MRIs. They are watching to see if it grows. It has not grown in three years. So now they just want to do an MRI every year. I think when it comes to lesions on the liver. It’s more of a watch and see, than anything else. They want to catch it early. I hope that helps you and wish you the best.

Lorraine Louise

[purplecatlady1 in reply to LorraineLouise]

Thanks for your reply, that reassures me a bit.

I have an appointment at the liver clinic on Thursday, even though I havent had my MRI yet, so hopefully I might get some further details then.

Its all the waiting for results that gets the nerves jittery.

Thanks again and hope that your lesion continues to stay the same.

[LorraineLouise in reply to purplecatlady1]

ThNk you! And I wish the same for you. I was diagnosed with PBC back in 2016. I was 59 then. I’m still active and working. And for the most part, I feel good. I have aches and pains, but I attribute it to being 67. Not anything else. I’ve also learned throughout the years. Not too stressed over test results. We do the best we can. And the results are going to be what they’re going to be. . So sending you positive thoughts and good wishes.

Lorraine Louise

[BritishLiverTrust8 Moderator British Liver Trust]

Dear purplecatlady1

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Best wishes

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