Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
He reviews your personal and family health history, current symptoms, and any risk factors (e.g., past liver injury or infections).
An ultrasound or CT scan is performed to assess the cyst's size, shape, and location within the liver.
Laboratory analysis checks liver enzymes, rules out infections or parasites (like echinococcus), and evaluates overall liver function.
The ICD-10 code K76.8 (�Other specified diseases of liver�) is assigned for accurate records and insurance purposes.
Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
Most are present at birth. Some are from infections or polycystic liver disease.
Simple cysts are not cancer. Scans help rule out rare tumors.
If it's over 5�10 cm or causing pain, nausea, or jaundice.
No. Most stay the same size or grow slowly. Some need treatment.
Code K76.8 is used for �Other specified diseases of liver,� which includes liver cysts.
Usually every 6�12 months, based on size and symptoms.
No, but a healthy diet can reduce belly pressure and discomfort.
Sometimes. That's why regular imaging is important.
Most treatments are done as outpatient procedures.
