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What Does The Abdomen Ultrasound Report Indicate?
Question: Hello, below is the result of an abdomen ultrasound The 2 small cysts were first discovered in 2006 The larger cyst within the right lobe is new (within the last 2 years) Please what could this indicate?
Liver: There are simple cysts seen within the right lobe measuring 3.3 cm and
left lobe measuring 2.2 cm. There is also a cyst within the right lobe
measuring 6.8 x 5.1 x 4.9 cm with a few internal echoes that probably reflect
some debris.
Gallbladder: Normal.
Common bile duct: Normal at 0.4 cm.
Pancreas: Normal.
Aorta: Visualized portions within normal limits.
IVC: Visualized portions within normal limits.
Right Kidney: Normal.
Left Kidney: Normal.
Spleen: Normal.
Ascites: None.
IMPRESSION - Hepatic cysts as described.
Liver: There are simple cysts seen within the right lobe measuring 3.3 cm and
left lobe measuring 2.2 cm. There is also a cyst within the right lobe
measuring 6.8 x 5.1 x 4.9 cm with a few internal echoes that probably reflect
some debris.
Gallbladder: Normal.
Common bile duct: Normal at 0.4 cm.
Pancreas: Normal.
Aorta: Visualized portions within normal limits.
IVC: Visualized portions within normal limits.
Right Kidney: Normal.
Left Kidney: Normal.
Spleen: Normal.
Ascites: None.
IMPRESSION - Hepatic cysts as described.
Brief Answer:
These are generally benign simple cysts.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your finding suggests few cysts in liver,largest is present in right lobe of liver.
These are generally age related developmental cysts.Exact cause is unknown.
These are generally benign simple cysts and usually only require follow up.
Besides clinical correlation,you may need CT scan of abdomen.
If it is symptomatic then drainage or surgical resection can be considered after evaluation.
Other findings are within normal limit.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
These are generally benign simple cysts.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your finding suggests few cysts in liver,largest is present in right lobe of liver.
These are generally age related developmental cysts.Exact cause is unknown.
These are generally benign simple cysts and usually only require follow up.
Besides clinical correlation,you may need CT scan of abdomen.
If it is symptomatic then drainage or surgical resection can be considered after evaluation.
Other findings are within normal limit.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Are antibiotics ever used for treatment of the debris (or infection?) Also, I am h-pylori positive can this have any effect on the infection or irritation of the cysts? Thank you
Brief Answer:
Debris in large cyst may indicate infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Mild echogenic shadows/debris in large cyst may indicate infection and you may need broad spectrum antibiotics initially.
It is most likely not related to your H.pylori positive status.
If symptoms are persistent then you may need surgical intervention.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Debris in large cyst may indicate infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Mild echogenic shadows/debris in large cyst may indicate infection and you may need broad spectrum antibiotics initially.
It is most likely not related to your H.pylori positive status.
If symptoms are persistent then you may need surgical intervention.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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