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    Feb 1, 2014, 06:12 AM
    What does low attenuation on liver mean?
    Had Ct scan and it said 'low attenuation on liver'
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    Feb 1, 2014, 06:30 AM
    As quoted from the AJR site, "Cystic liver lesions (low attenuation lesions), or fluid-containing lesions of the liver, are commonly encountered findings on radiologic examinations that may represent a broad spectrum of entities ranging from benign developmental cysts to malignant neoplasms."

    Read More: http://www.ajronline.org/doi/full/10.2214/AJR.10.5292

    It is certainly something that should be discussed with your doctor so you don't worry yourself too much!!

    Good luck!

    Mark

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