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What Do Non-shadowing Echogenic Structures Within The Gallbladder Indicate?
Question: i have few tiny hyperechoic foci noted in the lumen of gallbladder largest measuring 4.1 mm without post acoustic shadowing what is this
Brief Answer:
THESE FAVOUR SOFT/FIRM BODIES RATHER THAN STONES!
Detailed Answer:
Hi, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX thanks for your query!
Non-shadowing echogenic structures within the gallbladder indicates soft to firm structures like polyp or bile sludge rather than stones!
If these are XXXXXXX then the possibility of sludge rather than polyp is more; therefore, a follow-up ultrasound might be necessary; please consult your primary surgeon also.
regards,
THESE FAVOUR SOFT/FIRM BODIES RATHER THAN STONES!
Detailed Answer:
Hi, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX thanks for your query!
Non-shadowing echogenic structures within the gallbladder indicates soft to firm structures like polyp or bile sludge rather than stones!
If these are XXXXXXX then the possibility of sludge rather than polyp is more; therefore, a follow-up ultrasound might be necessary; please consult your primary surgeon also.
regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
1. Are these by any way cancerous?
2. is a surgery required ?
3.if so then is the surgery need do be done immediately or can i do it a bit later
2. is a surgery required ?
3.if so then is the surgery need do be done immediately or can i do it a bit later
Brief Answer:
Surgery required but can be delayed!
Detailed Answer:
Hi! your gall bladder is distended and these could well be some soft stones in the way of formation therefore, you need surgery in some point of time and of course follow-up ultrasound!
Chance of cancer is very rare but if these are non-pigment stones, there is some chances of cancer in the future!
regards,
Surgery required but can be delayed!
Detailed Answer:
Hi! your gall bladder is distended and these could well be some soft stones in the way of formation therefore, you need surgery in some point of time and of course follow-up ultrasound!
Chance of cancer is very rare but if these are non-pigment stones, there is some chances of cancer in the future!
regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Brief Answer:
Yes, fatty liver is treatable & reversible!
Detailed Answer:
Hi! mild fatty liver is very common but not at this age; however, see a hepatologist or gastroeneterologist for the available treatment and further prevention...!
all the best!
Yes, fatty liver is treatable & reversible!
Detailed Answer:
Hi! mild fatty liver is very common but not at this age; however, see a hepatologist or gastroeneterologist for the available treatment and further prevention...!
all the best!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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