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Taking Statin. Found A Small Benign Liver Cyst In CT Scan. Are They Related?

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Posted on Tue, 12 Nov 2013
Question: had a ct scan and found a small benigh liver cyst. I am taking a statin(LIvalo 2mg) is there a connection, and what should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Benign liver cyst is normal and it is due to age.

Detailed Answer:
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You shouldn't worry at all.
Benign liver cyst is age related findings and it is considered as normal finding.
But cyst size should be regularly monitored.It can be done by USG of abdomen.You need not to go through CT scan all the time.
Cyst is not related to statin at all.You should continue taking statins.

Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Taking Statin. Found A Small Benign Liver Cyst In CT Scan. Are They Related?

Brief Answer:
Benign liver cyst is normal and it is due to age.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX

You shouldn't worry at all.
Benign liver cyst is age related findings and it is considered as normal finding.
But cyst size should be regularly monitored.It can be done by USG of abdomen.You need not to go through CT scan all the time.
Cyst is not related to statin at all.You should continue taking statins.

Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX