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What Does Mildly Heterogeneous Liver Parenchyma Mean?
hi! wha s mean impression in ultrasound: Stable mildly heterogeneous liver parenchyma? Sorry, my computer can not upload right now.The reports Findings: the liver is not enlarged. It measures 12.4cm. The hepatic echotexture is mildly heterogeneous. Other,The blood tests...AST 22 Iu/L, ALT 22 Iu/L : AFP 3.3 ng/mL.
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
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Normally liver is homogeneous in echo texture.
Heterogeneous echo texture lesion may indicate liver parenchymal disease.
Since,liver function tests and AFP level are normal,I don't think it is concerning.
Mild heterogeneous appearance may be subjective sonologist opinion.It may differ little bit from person to person.
However,it is important to evaluate clinically.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Normally liver is homogeneous in echo texture.
Heterogeneous echo texture lesion may indicate liver parenchymal disease.
Since,liver function tests and AFP level are normal,I don't think it is concerning.
Mild heterogeneous appearance may be subjective sonologist opinion.It may differ little bit from person to person.
However,it is important to evaluate clinically.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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