What effects does liver calcification have on health?

Recently, I had a routine ultrasound and found a 10mm calcified nodule in my right liver parenchyma. I would like to ask if this calcification has any effect on my health? Will it grow larger? Two years ago, I had an ultrasound and there was no calcification. I do not drink alcohol or beer. My liver enzyme levels in my blood tests are within the allowable range. It has been several years since I last had deworming... I hope the doctor can advise me. Thank you!

Báo Đồng Nai•03/06/2025

(Mr. Nguyen Thanh Giang, 38 years old, living in Trang Bom district)

Doctor replied:

Hello!

According to your question, you are worried about liver nodules. Evaluation of liver nodules depends on the size and characteristics of liver nodules:

- Nodules < 1cm, monitor by ultrasound every 3 months.

- For nodules >= 1cm, additional CT or MRI should be performed, especially in high-risk patients such as patients with cirrhosis of any cause, people infected with hepatitis B (men > 40 years old, women > 50 years old), patients with a family history of HCC or other risk factors.

Use the LI-RADS score to stratify disease risk:

LI-RADS 1-2: Low-risk benign nodules, follow-up every 6 months.

LI-RADS 3: Moderate risk, close monitoring.

LI-RADS 4-5: High risk or HCC confirmed, refer to specialist for treatment planning combined with risk indicators such as AFP, PIVKA II for assessment.

Thus, your 10 mm mole needs further screening because the information you provided is not enough for the doctor to fully develop a treatment plan for you. You should see a specialist as soon as possible for full guidance and advice.

Friendly!

Doctor Tran Ba Dai,

Department of Gastroenterology, Dong Nai General Hospital