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my mother (57) is suffering hepatities -B along with in Ctscan it is found Liver appears heterogeneous in attenuation with regular margins. An ill defined hypo dense non enhancing area is seen in segments 5, 7&8 measuring about 3.3 cmX4.6 cm in the maximum axial dimension. Portal vein measures about 1.4 cm in diameter and is dilated. The intra hepatic biliary radicles are not dilated.Could you please suggest us what is the treatment in this regard. We are waiting for FNAC report. At present ALP is 450.
my mother (57) is suffering hepatities -B along with in Ctscan it is found Liver appears heterogeneous in attenuation with regular margins. An ill defined hypo dense non enhancing area is seen in segments 5, 7&8 measuring about 3.3 cmX4.6 cm in the maximum axial dimension. Portal vein measures about 1.4 cm in diameter and is dilated. The intra hepatic biliary radicles are not dilated.Could you please suggest us what is the treatment in this regard. We are waiting for FNAC report. At present ALP is 450.
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Hello I would suggest you wait for FNAC reports. We need to rule out hepatocellular cancer before we proceed further. You mother will also need an upper GI endoscopy to evaluate for enlarged veins in the food pipe. In brief . wait for the fnac report before taking further decisions
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