What Do My Lab Test Reports Indicate?
It seems to indicate an acute or chronic inflammatory process in the body.
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Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I understand your apprehension but need to ask specifically about the symptoms that you had. I understand that you have a palpable mass just under the rib cage on the left but would also ask if an ultrasound of the upper abdomen has been done. If it has not been done, I would insist on getting it done before you schedule an appointment with a surgeon. The ultrasound would also give insights on your hepatic lobe lesion.
The next thing to ask is whether you take alcohol.
The third is the correlation of the reports. Your doctor has ordered serum protein electrophoresis with something in mind. I cannot pinpoint why, but it is possible that the increased protein levels has made him investigate further. It would be helpful if you could upload the electrophoresis report. As such increased alpha-2 globulin proteins may indicate an acute or chronic inflammation but clinical correlation is essential.
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Just get the ultrasound repeated from somewhere else.
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I think that you should get a repeat ultrasound done. There should be some explanation for the palpable mass not getting identified. It is possible that the echotexture of the mass matches some other structure like the liver and hence the technician failed to identify it properly. A lipoma is likely to have shown up.
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