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MRI Of Liver Shows Nodularity To Hepatic Contour, Rapid Arterial Enhancement. What Does It Mean?
Question: Hi Dr. Narasi
You answered my questions about 5 days ago about my mom.
Mom has cirrhosis liver, diabetes, celiac disease, hep c
What does the following MRI of liver findings mean? Is this bad?
"There is again seen nodularity to hepatic contour. Liver and spleen appear stable in size. Patient is post cholecystectomy. No significant intranet or extra hepatic biliary ductal dilation is seen. There are again seen small areas of arterial enhancement with rapid washout within both right and left hepatic lobes with some new areas seen. The largest area of enhancement is seen involving the inferior right hepatic lobe measuring 1.8 by 1.8cm...
Nodularity hepatic contour compatible old with cirrhosis with small areas of rapid arterial enhancement and washout with largest seen within the inferior right hepatic lobe. Neoplasticism involvement of liver cannot be excluded XXXXXXX
You answered my questions about 5 days ago about my mom.
Mom has cirrhosis liver, diabetes, celiac disease, hep c
What does the following MRI of liver findings mean? Is this bad?
"There is again seen nodularity to hepatic contour. Liver and spleen appear stable in size. Patient is post cholecystectomy. No significant intranet or extra hepatic biliary ductal dilation is seen. There are again seen small areas of arterial enhancement with rapid washout within both right and left hepatic lobes with some new areas seen. The largest area of enhancement is seen involving the inferior right hepatic lobe measuring 1.8 by 1.8cm...
Nodularity hepatic contour compatible old with cirrhosis with small areas of rapid arterial enhancement and washout with largest seen within the inferior right hepatic lobe. Neoplasticism involvement of liver cannot be excluded XXXXXXX
Hi, AAAAA
Thank you for your kind comments about my recommendations.
When you have advanced Cirrhosis it is extremely difficult to
to tell if there is a real tumor or it is just a nodule from scar tissue
buildup from what is called regenerating liver tissue.However
given the fact her AFP levels have increased considerably, I would
be worried about liver cancer.
wish her well.
Thank you for your kind comments about my recommendations.
When you have advanced Cirrhosis it is extremely difficult to
to tell if there is a real tumor or it is just a nodule from scar tissue
buildup from what is called regenerating liver tissue.However
given the fact her AFP levels have increased considerably, I would
be worried about liver cancer.
wish her well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Doctor
My mom's AFP test came back. It went down to 87 from 182. Is it possible that HCC could stll be present?
My mom's AFP test came back. It went down to 87 from 182. Is it possible that HCC could stll be present?
Hello, AAAAA
Good yo hear fro you.I am glad to hear that AFP levels are down.
Unfortunately, the levels are not very reliable.During active
regeneration or process of self healing that takes place, the
levels can fluctuate.The findings on MRI seems somewhat
encouraging, although inconclusive.I remember that you
had mentioned about liver biopsy.Targeted very careful
biopsy done by an expert would give more information.
Keep me posted.
Wish her well.
Good yo hear fro you.I am glad to hear that AFP levels are down.
Unfortunately, the levels are not very reliable.During active
regeneration or process of self healing that takes place, the
levels can fluctuate.The findings on MRI seems somewhat
encouraging, although inconclusive.I remember that you
had mentioned about liver biopsy.Targeted very careful
biopsy done by an expert would give more information.
Keep me posted.
Wish her well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My told me that she received the AFP-L3 results. It was 9.8. Is this high?
Hi ! AAAA
Total AFP levels are normally less than 15 ng/ml.
L-3 has three fractions.
According to the literature , if the L-3 level is greater
than 10% of the total, there is a seven times higher
chance of liver cancer. So, you can see a level of 9.8
would be higher. But if that is 9.8 % of the total
then the probability is somewhat lower.
I will leave it you to think.
Wish her well.
Total AFP levels are normally less than 15 ng/ml.
L-3 has three fractions.
According to the literature , if the L-3 level is greater
than 10% of the total, there is a seven times higher
chance of liver cancer. So, you can see a level of 9.8
would be higher. But if that is 9.8 % of the total
then the probability is somewhat lower.
I will leave it you to think.
Wish her well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much for helping through this journey with my mom. I will keep you posted.
You are most welcome and wish your mom well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The doctor saw small to medium esophageal varices during my mom's endoscopy. He prescribed Corgard a beta blocker. However, my mom is on Azor and Benacar for high blood pressure. She also has diabetes.
Should take the Corgard medication?
Is she at high risk for hemorrhaging?
Should take the Corgard medication?
Is she at high risk for hemorrhaging?
Hello, AAAA
The two medications that you mention belong to a diffrent
class of drugs that work on some of the enzymes that are
produced in the kidneys. Corgard is a Beta blocker drug
that is used to prevent bleeding from the veins that were
seen on endoscopy. This is also used for control of blood
pressure. The only thing is, the dosage of other meds
may have to be titrated depending on her blood pressure.
Mostly they may have to be adjusted down.
As for the risk of hemorrhaging , her veins are described
as small to medium. Risk is not as great if they were very
large or if they had already bled.
Hope this answers your concerns.
Wish her well.
The two medications that you mention belong to a diffrent
class of drugs that work on some of the enzymes that are
produced in the kidneys. Corgard is a Beta blocker drug
that is used to prevent bleeding from the veins that were
seen on endoscopy. This is also used for control of blood
pressure. The only thing is, the dosage of other meds
may have to be titrated depending on her blood pressure.
Mostly they may have to be adjusted down.
As for the risk of hemorrhaging , her veins are described
as small to medium. Risk is not as great if they were very
large or if they had already bled.
Hope this answers your concerns.
Wish her well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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