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Can Cyst On Spleen Be The Cause Of Cancer?
Hi my name is April,Just recently I had an MRI done on my breast and the test results came back that my breasts were ok, but I have a cysts on my spleen. This morning I got a Ultrasound done on my spleen. Can you please tell me what I have to look forward to? Is it cancer? Right now I have no symtoms of soreness in that area, but I tend to get very bloated at the end of the day. I m very scared right now and I will not hear from my doctor until some time next week.
Fri, 31 Oct 2014
Hello
Your report suggests splenic cyst.It is not necessarily a cancer.It is the most common focal lesion of the spleen.
Splenic cyst may be benign,malignant or it may be abscess also.
It may be develop due to trauma,parasite infection etc.
Usually splenic cysts are asymptomatic and incidentally discovered during imaging.
You may need CT scan of abdomen.
Small and asymptomatic cysts do not require treatment.Where as symptomatic cysts are managed surgically.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Your report suggests splenic cyst.It is not necessarily a cancer.It is the most common focal lesion of the spleen.
Splenic cyst may be benign,malignant or it may be abscess also.
It may be develop due to trauma,parasite infection etc.
Usually splenic cysts are asymptomatic and incidentally discovered during imaging.
You may need CT scan of abdomen.
Small and asymptomatic cysts do not require treatment.Where as symptomatic cysts are managed surgically.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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