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Can An Online Doctor Read Results Of Abdominal CAT Scan?
I had an abdominal cat scan recently. I have questions about the findings. The report states I have mild atelectatic changes are identified at the lung bases. Also Hepatomegaly is apparent with the liver measuring 19.4 cm in craniocaudal dimensions. And small hepatic lesions are identified which may reflect cysts and or hemangiomas. I have other information about my spine that was explained to me by the Dr, he did not address the other findings. I asked for a copy of the cat scan report and then I read all the results. Should I be concerned about my lungs and liver? Thank you.
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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I have gone through your query and being your doctor I completely understand your health concerns....
This report signifies atelectatic changes at the lung bases you should not be worried about it. Have u been smoker? Have you suffered from any lung pathology before? If you are not having any breathing difficulty you should not bother about it.
As far as liver cyst or hemangiomas are concerned these are benign conditions... You should require a repeat scan to see if these are increasing in size or not.... But again these are benign findings you need not to worry about it.
Hepatomegaly means liver enlargement which is possibly due to these cysts...
You should consult hepatologist if you are really concerned...
Hope your query is adequately answered..
Regards
Dr Saad Sultan
I have gone through your query and being your doctor I completely understand your health concerns....
This report signifies atelectatic changes at the lung bases you should not be worried about it. Have u been smoker? Have you suffered from any lung pathology before? If you are not having any breathing difficulty you should not bother about it.
As far as liver cyst or hemangiomas are concerned these are benign conditions... You should require a repeat scan to see if these are increasing in size or not.... But again these are benign findings you need not to worry about it.
Hepatomegaly means liver enlargement which is possibly due to these cysts...
You should consult hepatologist if you are really concerned...
Hope your query is adequately answered..
Regards
Dr Saad Sultan
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