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I have lesions on my liver from endometriosis. Is it dangerous and will I have future problems with this. G?

I have lesions on my liver from endometriosis. Is it dangerous and will I have future problems with this. G?

Liver Endometriosis, while less common, can and does occur, with the first case report appearing in the medical literature back in the mid-80's (though it likely occured countless times before such reporting, it is probable that the diagnosis was missed because of failure to recognize the disease for what it was in that location). Nonetheless, it does happen. Of note, in some cases of liver Endo, patients also present with pleural Endo as well. This, more so than perhaps even the liver involvement, can be dangerous because it can lead to collapsed lung. As a result, the 360 degree laparoscopic approach is recommended for all patients with disease or suspected disease, even if they complain mainly/only of pelvic pain.

Malignant shift has been noted in rarer cases of hepatic Endo, however, this should be stressed again that such shift rarely occurs. Also, hepatic Endo tends to present as either cystic masses and/or as obstructive jaundice with ascites...not to mention, it causes PAIN.

It should, as with all forms of Endometriosis, be surgically removed and definitively treated through organ-sparing excision whenever possible. Check with a specialist to determine what options exist for you treatment-wise.

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