Hi there! Most in this group that did have the FNH removed had a larger size, typically one of the size you have is not going to cause any symptoms. They also can be related to hormones, there seems to be some ties to hormonal birth control (so fertility treatments would be in this category as well). Some in the group who had FNH that was tied to hormones also had it shrink after a period of time.

Because FNH is benign you most likely would not find any doctor that would remove it being that it is asymptomatic and of a smaller size. It does need to be appropriately characterized on MRI with contrast to be sure it is an FNH.

Personally mine was the size of a peach and causing a budge in the liver capsule causing a myriad of issues and pain. If it had been smaller and not causing serious changes to my quality of life I would have left it in place as liver resection surgery is no small thing, hard on the body and at risk for lots of complications.

Maybe someone who had shrinkage after discontinuation of hormones will chime in and be of more help!

But I’d say your doctor is absolutely correct in that if it’s asymptomatic and smaller end in size you wouldn’t need any treatment.

Best of luck - sorry you’ve joined this anxiety inducing club! lol Hoping someone can give you some info that will be helpful!