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What Causes Distended Gallbladder, Fatty Liver And Moderate Hiatal Hernia?
Question: Because I have metastatic carcinoma of the lymph note a PET scan was done. Breast biopsy normal. Mom died of pancreatic cancer. Results were normal except for distended gallbladder, fatty liver and moderate hiatal hernia. Dr. on vacation what does this mean?
PET was of the abdomen.
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide the PET scan results...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history and feel sorry for your health problems.
I'd like to have first the report of PET scan you did in order to provide the most accurate answer for your queries!
Generally speaking, :
- distended gallbladder is caused by many problems, that PET scan should have diagnosed. That's why I need the reports
- fatty liver might indicate that you are overweight, or suffering of hypercholesterolemia
- moderate hiatal hernia means that a part of the stomach enters the hiatal opening. It usually does not give any problem, just stomach upset or heartburn.
Looking forward to have the PET scan reports in!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I do not have a copy of the PET results. GP just emailed me with the comments that I gave to you. When I called the nurse she sad "it looked normal." Would a blocked bile duct appear on a PET? My mother had that too.
Brief Answer:
Blocked bile duct appears on PET...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Distended gallbladder indicates for blocked bile duct that would appeared on a PET. If not, then, there is nothing worrisome.
Specific advice would be given depending on the PET reports.
Dr.Klerida
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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