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Would An Ultrasound Of Liver Show Any Scarring Or Cirrhotic Tissue Damage?
Hi I recently wrote for advice for a problem regarding elevated liver enzymes, I was given great advice from your service. I went to my GP who did an ultrasound, physical exam and repeat bloods. She couldn't, feel my liver which she said it was either normal or cirrhotic. Which of coarse upset me greatly. I had my ultra should and she rang and said it was normal size with some fat evident. She couldn't, see anything else. I haven't received my blood results yet. But I did forget to ask a question and she s away at present. Would an ultrasound show any scarring or cirrhotic tissue damage she she would have been able to detect if there. Hope you can put my mind at rest . I am currently in the process of weaning alcohol with support from a drug and alcohol unit. I've stopped the paracetamol
Hi Ur scanning dr said fatty change.it means an early manifestation .scarring/ cirrotic damage if present , we can pick up in usg by assessing stiffness of liver by recent technique called Elastography..but early stages difficult to make out. Abnormal LFT with normal scan best to go for liver biopsy. Thank u
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Would An Ultrasound Of Liver Show Any Scarring Or Cirrhotic Tissue Damage?
Hi Ur scanning dr said fatty change.it means an early manifestation .scarring/ cirrotic damage if present , we can pick up in usg by assessing stiffness of liver by recent technique called Elastography..but early stages difficult to make out. Abnormal LFT with normal scan best to go for liver biopsy. Thank u