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What Does Hypodensity In Left Liver Lobe Probably Chronic Mean?
I just got to looking at a radiology report from a 4 wheeler accident in December. Well I just now read the reports as I figured they were frivolous. Anyways under liver it says this "Tiny hypodensity in the left lobe of the liver most probably chronic finding such as a small cyst. Appearance is not typical of trauma". Not sure what this all means but "most probably chronic" scares me!
Fri, 5 Sep 2014
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1.Your ultrasound reports says there is a tiny hypo density in the left lobe of the liver. Hypo density seems to be chronic ( long standing ) as it is well defined as a cyst. ( chronic cause - means long standing pathology)
2.Where as if its an acute process - it will be seen as hypo density with irregular collection / bleed. Anechoic collection in case of injury to any ducts extravasation - but its not seen in your case.
3.As trauma has its linear - on laceration, irregular collection.
4.In this case i would suggest to get a computer tomography for definitive evaluation of the left lobe lesion.
5.If not then would recommend a repeat followup scan in couple of weeks.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
6.If you are not symptomatic wait and have a followup ultrasound - if requires cross-sectional study.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
1.Your ultrasound reports says there is a tiny hypo density in the left lobe of the liver. Hypo density seems to be chronic ( long standing ) as it is well defined as a cyst. ( chronic cause - means long standing pathology)
2.Where as if its an acute process - it will be seen as hypo density with irregular collection / bleed. Anechoic collection in case of injury to any ducts extravasation - but its not seen in your case.
3.As trauma has its linear - on laceration, irregular collection.
4.In this case i would suggest to get a computer tomography for definitive evaluation of the left lobe lesion.
5.If not then would recommend a repeat followup scan in couple of weeks.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
6.If you are not symptomatic wait and have a followup ultrasound - if requires cross-sectional study.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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