Cirrhosis Support Group
Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver disease, most commonly caused by alcoholism and hepatitis C. Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis and is associated with a poor quality of life, increased risk of infections, and a poor long term outcome. Liver damage from cirrhosis cannot be reversed, but treatment can stop or delay further progression and...
I just received the report from my first ultrasound since being released from the hospital. I have not seen my gastro dr yet but I did speak with my pcp when I had to have some blood work done. the following is what the radiologist reported.
The right kidney has a normal appearance. Scattered cysts are seen throughout the liver. No solid abnormality of the liver is appreciated. Gallstones are noted. Liver is normal in size. The visualized portion of the pancreas appears normal. The spleen has a normal appearance.
Impression: Scattered hepatic cyst as described. Gallstones are noted. No sonographic features of cirrhosis or portal hypertension are appreciated.
My pcp told me that it would appear that I do not have cirrhosis however, the biopsy said that I did. They still do not know the cause of my cirrhosis or why things have improved so much. My pcp is baffled. So does this mean I may have a few good years before this thing eats me up? Maybe I will be able to hold out long enough for a cure? I was in such bad shape when diagnosed but now I really do not have any symptoms. I guess once again I am just confused with all of this. Thanks for any input that you can give. I am still new to all of this and it seems that it gets more confusing every day.
The right kidney has a normal appearance. Scattered cysts are seen throughout the liver. No solid abnormality of the liver is appreciated. Gallstones are noted. Liver is normal in size. The visualized portion of the pancreas appears normal. The spleen has a normal appearance.
Impression: Scattered hepatic cyst as described. Gallstones are noted. No sonographic features of cirrhosis or portal hypertension are appreciated.
My pcp told me that it would appear that I do not have cirrhosis however, the biopsy said that I did. They still do not know the cause of my cirrhosis or why things have improved so much. My pcp is baffled. So does this mean I may have a few good years before this thing eats me up? Maybe I will be able to hold out long enough for a cure? I was in such bad shape when diagnosed but now I really do not have any symptoms. I guess once again I am just confused with all of this. Thanks for any input that you can give. I am still new to all of this and it seems that it gets more confusing every day.
Not knowing what's going on, I just want to offer that an ultrasound is a very basic diagnostic tool. I would request an abdominal MRI from your GI or PCP, that will give you a much more definitive answer.
I supposedly had gallstones at one time, even to the point they wanted to remove my gallbladder, but all based on ultrasound images. Once they did the much more precise MRI, turned out to be nothing and I still have all my parts.
Ultrasound can be step #1 to possibly find problems, but they're just a start and often aren't accurate.
Hugs, Jen
He thinks my liver is trying to recover and for now I am doing quite well. So I guess all in all it was a pretty good report.
You can look forward to a wonderful, long future..........hopefully always healthy! What great news! Hugs and prayers..........CarolLentz