Hypoechoic mass in the right lobe of the liver with normal alpha-fetoprotein what is it?

Hypoechoic mass in the right lobe of the liver with normal alpha-fetoprotein is considered to be a possible hepatic cyst or hemangioma of the liver, but malignant tumors of the liver should also be guarded against. 1. Liver cysts: Liver cysts also appear as hypoechoic masses on ultrasound and are a relatively common benign tumor. Patients usually have no obvious clinical symptoms, pay attention to the ultrasound for review, if the volume of cysts increases, can be performed open drainage of liver cysts. 2. Liver hemangioma: liver hemangioma is also a common benign tumor, due to the arteries and veins of the liver caused by the mixed benign tumors, clinical liver hemangioma volume is small, usually no obvious clinical symptoms, the volume of a larger may appear in the liver region of the pain, can be interventional embolization treatment. 3. Be alert to the malignant tumor of the liver: find hyperechoic foci of the liver, but the alpha-fetoprotein is normal also need to be alert to the existence of malignant tumors of the liver, because a part of the patient’s alpha-fetoprotein is normal, need to be based on the enhancement of CT to carry out the preliminary diagnosis. If you find hyperechoic masses in the liver, it is recommended to consult the hepatobiliary surgery department of a regular hospital to clarify the nature.