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What Does This Ultrasound Report Indicate?
Question: I received my ultrasound results for my abdomen. I was having severe abdominal pain which required me to go to ER. They ER performed blood work and found my liver enzymes to be very high. They requested I have an ultrasound done of my liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. The results came in and was curious if anyone can explain to me what this stuff means.
*Heterogeneous echotexture of liver with increased periportal echoes uncertain etiology.
*Tiny left lobe liver cyst
*No cholelithiasis or biliary dilatation
*Porta Hepatis nodule and peripancreatic nodule possible lymph nodes. Nonspecific. CT evaluation recommended.
I wont be seeing my Dr until next week so this is making me very anxious, nervous, and scared out of my mind.
I have a CT scan scheduled for Monday afternoon. And I guess Ill know more. Anyone you can enlighten me would be greatly appreciated. I am very nervous. I went for the ultrasound because of severe abdominal pain that lasted about 2 days. I went to the ER and they provided blood tests. The blood tests showed very high liver enzymes. The AST was over 400 and the ALT was over 900. The pain did completely subside and I am feeling much better now. I just wanted more clarification on the Ultrasound results. Thank you
*Heterogeneous echotexture of liver with increased periportal echoes uncertain etiology.
*Tiny left lobe liver cyst
*No cholelithiasis or biliary dilatation
*Porta Hepatis nodule and peripancreatic nodule possible lymph nodes. Nonspecific. CT evaluation recommended.
I wont be seeing my Dr until next week so this is making me very anxious, nervous, and scared out of my mind.
I have a CT scan scheduled for Monday afternoon. And I guess Ill know more. Anyone you can enlighten me would be greatly appreciated. I am very nervous. I went for the ultrasound because of severe abdominal pain that lasted about 2 days. I went to the ER and they provided blood tests. The blood tests showed very high liver enzymes. The AST was over 400 and the ALT was over 900. The pain did completely subside and I am feeling much better now. I just wanted more clarification on the Ultrasound results. Thank you
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking on HCM!
I read carefully all your concerns and I can say as follows:
1. Heterogeneous echo-texture of liver with increased periportal echoes . This finding may be related with
- liver inflamation/abces /pancreatitis
- tumoral issues of pancreas or liver.
Both causes mentioned above may explain your abdominal pain, elevated liver enzymes and ultarsound findings.
Otherwise I need to know more about the echogenecity of pancreas, lipasemia and bilirubin level ??
2. Your AST and ALT level are too high it means that you have an acute liver damage.
3. This is why it is really important to perform Ct scan with IV contrast. It will help to get a more accurate opinion and the proper diagnosis.
4. Apart CT scan you should do :
- HbsAg
- ANT -HCV
- test serology for cytomegalovirus /EBV.
Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida
Please follow,,,,
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking on HCM!
I read carefully all your concerns and I can say as follows:
1. Heterogeneous echo-texture of liver with increased periportal echoes . This finding may be related with
- liver inflamation/abces /pancreatitis
- tumoral issues of pancreas or liver.
Both causes mentioned above may explain your abdominal pain, elevated liver enzymes and ultarsound findings.
Otherwise I need to know more about the echogenecity of pancreas, lipasemia and bilirubin level ??
2. Your AST and ALT level are too high it means that you have an acute liver damage.
3. This is why it is really important to perform Ct scan with IV contrast. It will help to get a more accurate opinion and the proper diagnosis.
4. Apart CT scan you should do :
- HbsAg
- ANT -HCV
- test serology for cytomegalovirus /EBV.
Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida
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