Question 1

how likely is it that 2 rounds of bloodwork and 3 ultrasounds within a year missed cirrhosis of the liver?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It would be very unlikely.  Other tests that could be done to confirm are MRI, CT scan or liver biopsy.  You could consult a hepatologist for evaluation.

Question 2

had ultrasound doctor said i had some fatty liver infiltration is this cirrhosis of the liver what does this mean how can i stop it from getting worse?

Accepted Answer

Fatty Live: Although alcohol is a common reason for fatty liver and growing cause of fatty live is called NASH 
or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. There is recent literature that would support sugar excess especially high fructose corn syrup as a cause for this . Often a change in diet will help.

Question 3

does portal hypertension always indicate cirrhosis of the liver ? also does portal hypertension always progress to varcies ? no symptoms just came up on ultrasound of bladder for constant water infection

Accepted Answer

Always?...: Life is not exact. One sign or symptom doesn't always lead to the same diagnosis. If a doctor says portal hypertension means liver cirrhosis, he doesn't mean cirrhosis is the cause 100% of the time. When thinking about the cause, we can look at it as a plumbing problem. Something is blocking the blood flow in the portal vessels. The doctors will investigate to see where the blockage is.

Question 4

how accurate is a ultrasound of the liver for finding cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound of liver: Ultrasound is a very good test to look for liver cirrhosis. This is because a liver that is scarred from whatever disease, will have a different "echotexture" than a normal liver. I would rate it's accuracy as a B+ or higher. It depends of course on the person reading the test, but alot of information can be gained from an ultrasound. It's radiation free and non-invasive.

Question 5

i had an ultrasound on my liver and it was perfectly normal. can i rule out cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

No: Cirrhosis has stages.  In the early stage, it can be hard to see on any study.  There are new U/S techniques that examine the elasticity of tissues.  This is being tested to access cirrhosis with non invasive techniques.  It is not ready for clinical diagnosis.

Question 6

would liver cirrhosis show up on an ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Advanced liver cirrhosis may show up on ultrasound. However, ultrasound can detect fibrosis in the liver even before the development of cirrhosis.

Question 7

what does an ultrasound of the liver detect? can it detect cirrhosis or scarring?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: Ultrasound of the liver can diagnose changes in the consistency of the liver tissue. It is very good at diagnosing masses and it evaluating the gallbladder. It is less good at definitively diagnosing scarring or cirrhosis, but it certainly can give indications of change in the liver with those conditions are present. Hope that helps.

Question 8

can an ultrasound miss cirrhosis? my ultrasound showed mild fatty liver?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it is not the procedure of choice for diagnosing liver cirrhosis in early stage. However, liver cirrhosis is less likely present in a mild fatty liver.

Question 9

liver ultrasound revealed 'mildly coarse liver in a subtle finding' - end stage cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

No: End stage cirrhosis would not be a subtle finding. This could represent many conditions, including early cirrhosis, however. Follow up with your doctor is essential. Hope this helps!

Question 10

i was diagnosed with mild fatty liver with border line heptomegly per ultrasound . i am 38 f could this be beginning of cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you are concerned about your drinking, you might consider attending a meeting of alcoholics anonymous.  Fatty liver may also be caused by other problems, including compulsive overeating.

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How likely is it that 2 rounds of bloodwork and 3 ultrasounds within a year missed cirrhosis of the liver?

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Had ultrasound doctor said i had some fatty liver infiltration is this cirrhosis of the liver what does this mean how can i stop it from getting worse?

A member asked:

Does portal hypertension always indicate cirrhosis of the liver ? also does portal hypertension always progress to varcies ? no symptoms just came up on ultrasound of bladder for constant water infection

A member asked:

How accurate is a ultrasound of the liver for finding cirrhosis?

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I had an ultrasound on my liver and it was perfectly normal. can i rule out cirrhosis?

A member asked:

Would liver cirrhosis show up on an ultrasound?

A member asked:

What does an ultrasound of the liver detect? can it detect cirrhosis or scarring?

A member asked:

Can an ultrasound miss cirrhosis? my ultrasound showed mild fatty liver?

A member asked:

Liver ultrasound revealed 'mildly coarse liver in a subtle finding' - end stage cirrhosis?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with mild fatty liver with border line heptomegly per ultrasound . i am 38 f could this be beginning of cirrhosis?

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