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Having a "spot on the liver" is not a specific diagnoses - it means that there is a patch of liver tissue that is unusual in appearance, however the cause is unspecified. If the spot on your liver is giving your doctor cause for concern, it will probably be biopsied to identify exactly what it is.
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∙ 14y agoSpots are a sign of insipid liver failure resulting in jaundice and anoxic conditions in the bloodstream.
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What does it mean when you have spots on the liver?
There are a number of reasons why white spots would be on a person's liver such as inflammation, cysts, and even fatty liver disease. A doctor can determine what is the cause and prescribe medication accordingly.
What is the technical term meaning liver spots?
Liver spots are technically called senile lentigo.
What are the three spots on Mr Burns' head?
Liver spots.
What disease puts dry spots on a liver?
It is liver cirrhosis because it can cause scarring of the liver.
What color of spots would a purebred Dalmatian have besides black?
Liver spots
Is it safe to eat turkey liver with black spots on it?
That depends on what the black spots are.
What is punctate calcification of the liver?
Hard spots
What do volcanos represent?
Hot Spots
What is white spots in the liver of wild rabbits?
green
What do yellow spots on hand mean?
liver porblem
What conditions are spots on the liver a sign off?
Spots on the liver can be signs of several conditions, including, but not limited to, Liver Cancer, Granuloma, Liver Adenoma, or Hemangioma. Of these, Liver Cancer is the most serious and life threatening possible cause of spots on the liver. Spots resulting from Granuloma are the cause of inflamed tissue resulting from infections involving the liver, such as tuberculosis. Liver Adenoma is a noncancerous tumor that most frequently affects women taking oral contraceptives. Hemangiomas are also a type of noncancerous liver tumor that are composed of abnormal blood vessels that form while in the womb, though they can appear at any age and are rarely a cause of symptoms.
How do you remove liver spots?
"liver spots", usually showing up on the hands are (usually) caused by sun damage. They can be removed by laser therapy. Somewhat painful (depending your "pain" threshold) ---but are quite successful. I just went through it -- and all of the "liver spots" on my hands are gone. Talk to your dermatologist about this procedure.
