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What Does the following abdominal CT Result Indicate? 

I just had done an abdominal CT scan and my dr called me about the result... I have a granulom in my liver ,but he said nothing to worry or to do momentarily... Just keep an eye ... I have lupus for the last 15 years...Can this granulom be caused of the lupus??? Should I go to see a specialist or should I trust my physician ,and just keep an eye??? I have pain on the right side under the ribs... Can you please let me know if I need a second opinion? Thank you! Best Regards, Gabriela Nica
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
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Brief Answer:
You should undergo further examinations, guided by a gastroenterologist and an infections diseases doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM.
Granulomas, rarely cause structural liver damage, even though they may be the first clue to an ongoing systemic disease, which is important to be detected and treated. Even though the causes of hepatic granulomatous disease are numerous, the most common causes include sarcoidosis, primary biliary cirrhosis, and tuberculosis.
A comprehensive medical history and physical examination should be pursued along with an extensive medication and travel history. Being based on this, the specialist will advice you to do further examinations such as a chest radiography, cultures for bacteria, mycobacteria, viruses, and fungi. Serologies for hepatitis B, C, as well as syphilis, Q fever, and brucella etc. can also be pursued.
Lupus, is not a known cause of hepatic granulomas.
Eventually, for a definitive etiologic diagnosis can only be useful a histologic examination of liver biopsy.

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Kind Regards,
Dr. Juarda
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What Does the following abdominal CT Result Indicate? 

Brief Answer: You should undergo further examinations, guided by a gastroenterologist and an infections diseases doctor. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using HCM. Granulomas, rarely cause structural liver damage, even though they may be the first clue to an ongoing systemic disease, which is important to be detected and treated. Even though the causes of hepatic granulomatous disease are numerous, the most common causes include sarcoidosis, primary biliary cirrhosis, and tuberculosis. A comprehensive medical history and physical examination should be pursued along with an extensive medication and travel history. Being based on this, the specialist will advice you to do further examinations such as a chest radiography, cultures for bacteria, mycobacteria, viruses, and fungi. Serologies for hepatitis B, C, as well as syphilis, Q fever, and brucella etc. can also be pursued. Lupus, is not a known cause of hepatic granulomas. Eventually, for a definitive etiologic diagnosis can only be useful a histologic examination of liver biopsy. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the answer. Kind Regards, Dr. Juarda