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3 cm liver lesion: I'm beyond terrified

Liver Diseases | Last Active: Apr 24, 2025 | Replies (19)

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I am a 18 year old female, overweight, never had a sip of alcohol or ever did any drugs, no known history of liver issues in family that I know of.

So in 2022 when I was 15 I was told I had 3 liver lesions sizes 3cm, 1.8cm , 1.1cm. The MRI was inconclusive they did not know the exact etiology so they didn’t know if it was benign or malignant. I then 5 months later got an ultrasound that showed two hyperechoic areas measuring 2.3x2.9x1.7cm and 2.3x2.2x2.6cm. Anyway my doctors didn’t ever show true concern but im worried now as im having mild shoulder pain and RUQ pain. Im worried sick ive been dealing with health anxiety due to this I feel like my life is ending bc of all the fear and most days I don’t wanna be here anymore because of this. It’s been 3 years since the findings I am 18 now and still here but im worried, since the lesions were found 3 years ago and im still here, does that mean anything??

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billie0918, the only way of determining whether the lesions are benign is by liver biopsy. Benign lesions can cause RUQ pain. And it is a very good sign that you are still here. I sorry that you didn't have the biopsy three years ago because you would have been saved the anxiety of not knowing. Usually benign tumors don't need treatment, but if they cause pain, they can be removed. Malignant tumors would probably be causing more symptoms than you are experiencing. You really need the peace of knowing. I'm guessing and hoping they are benign.