The results of all previous specimens for each patient are stored in the computer and are reviewed when each new cytology test is evaluated by the cytotechnologists. After receiving a physicianâs order for laboratory tests, cytotechnologists prepare samples for examination under a microscope.
A larger-than-normal liver may be a sign of a wide range of diseases. The liver, a wedge-shaped organ on the right side of your upper abdomen, is the largest internal organ. An adult liver normally weighs between 2.6 and 3.3 pounds (1.2 to 1.5 kg) and measures an average of 5.9 inches (15 cm) in width. It's very unusual to have an enlarged liver without other signs and symptoms that point to an underlying disease.
Cavernous hemangiomas are the most common benign tumors of the liver. Usually one tumor exists, but multiple lesions can occur in the left or right lobe of the liver in 40% of patients. Their sizes can range from a few millimeters to 20 centimetres. Those over 5 cm are often referred to as giant hemangiomas.