What is Liver Occupying Lesion?

Liver occupancy belongs to a kind of pathological lesion, which is a type of information obtained through imaging examinations. There are many causes for liver occupancy, including tumors, hemangiomas, and possibly related to nodular diseases. It is important to note that the presence of liver occupancy does not necessarily indicate the presence of a tumor, as it could also be a cyst. Therefore, further examination is required to determine the underlying cause. In this article, we will briefly discuss this topic.

Liver occupying lesion refers to the presence of abnormal echo or density areas within the liver parenchyma on a normal liver ultrasound or CT scan. These abnormal areas can be caused by various reasons, including malignant tumors such as primary liver cancer and metastatic liver cancer, benign tumors such as hepatic hemangioma and hepatic adenoma, as well as tumor-like lesions such as liver cysts, regenerative nodules in liver cirrhosis, and focal nodular hyperplasia.

First, it is important to understand that liver occupying lesion does not necessarily indicate the presence of a tumor. It simply means that there is something growing in the liver, which could be a cyst, a benign tumor, or a malignant tumor. The specific diagnosis requires liver biopsy confirmation. If biopsy is not feasible, other examinations and clinical manifestations can be used for diagnosis. If liver occupying lesion is detected, it is essential to remain calm and seek further examination at a hospital. Surgical removal may be an option if applicable, and conservative treatment can be considered for those who are not suitable for surgery.

Patients with liver occupying lesion can include radish, cauliflower, carrots, chrysanthemum leaves, celery leaves, pumpkin, cabbage, kelp, yam, and Chinese cabbage (which contains calcium comparable to milk) and tomatoes (unripe tomatoes should not be consumed) in their diet. It is advisable to avoid hard foods and stick to soft foods as the mainstay. Fried and greasy foods should be consumed sparingly. Eating smaller meals frequently and avoiding spicy and fibrous foods can help prevent esophageal or gastric variceal bleeding in patients with liver cirrhosis. Pickled foods, which are high in salt and can affect water and sodium metabolism, should be avoided. Additionally, pickled foods may contain nitrates, so it is best for patients with liver occupying lesion to consume them sparingly.