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I Just Had An Ultrasound Of My Abdominal. Can You

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Posted on Thu, 18 Jul 2019
Question: I just had an ultrasound of my abdominal. Can you please explain what this means - A 1.3 cm hyperechoic lesion without definite posterior acoustic shadowing along the gallbladder wall which may represent gallstone versus tumefactive sludge, slightly
increased in size? Is it serious, should I be worried?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (32 minutes later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

The report indicates you are having either a gallbladder polyp or a gallstone.
The information that is provided in not complete.
You can discuss with your doctor to find out whether it is a polyp or a gallstone.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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I Just Had An Ultrasound Of My Abdominal. Can You

Brief Answer: Answer given below Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. The report indicates you are having either a gallbladder polyp or a gallstone. The information that is provided in not complete. You can discuss with your doctor to find out whether it is a polyp or a gallstone. Regards, Dr.R.K.