Question 1

my abdomen ultrasound shows solid hypoechoic nodule in the liver size about 4.2 x 3.7 x 3.3 cm what the best thing to do? high sgpt fatty liver

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See GI specialist.: These are the folks who get paid the big bucks to make sure the next move is the right one.  You will need a variety of liver tests, perhaps more imaging and maybe even a biopsy to figure this one out.

Question 2

foul smelling, muddy and semi-solid, semi formed stools for the past 7-8 months. ultrasound abdomen perfectly fine, but no respite despite taking meds?

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Time for colonoscopy: If stool cultures, parasite exam, and us are normal, and a consult cannot come up with another reason for the change, you need a colonoscopy to rule out inflammation of the colon lining.

Question 3

if ultrasound identified mass near intestines/right abdomen, would it tell u if it was solid?  if so is tumor only solid mass that can b found in area

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Seek a better test: Abdomen is better visualized with a ct scan or MRI of the abdomen. Ultrasound is a good screen and is useful when it shows no abnormalities. But it does have high false positives ...So i would advise you to go see your doctor for further evaluation in order to confirm if you indeed have a tumor or was this just a false alarm.

Question 4

i had an ultrasound done of the abdomen and they found an isoechoic lesion of the lateral left hepatic lobe,  it measured 4cm.  does isoechoic mean a solid mass? my ultrasound was done because i was experiencing lower back pain and bloating.

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Isoechoic: is a descriptive term that means the lesion is similar in grayness/brightness to adjacent liver tissue.  It does imply a solid lesion, however.  Most of these incidental liver masses in your age group, assuming no history of cancer, turn out to be benign, usually hemangiomas.  You made need to have an additional test, usually CT or MRI, to show that it is a hemangioma vs something else

Question 5

i have 2.5 cm x 2.1 cm liver solid mass detected in segment 6 of right lobe via ultra sound. mri is to be done next. i feel little discomfort under right rib area effected by movement. could it be due to liver or i may have some other muscle issue?

Accepted Answer

: If the mass in section 6, even small, is approximate the liver surface, it can distend the liver capsule and causes discomfort. You may be able to make the distinction by moving your chest wall muscle and ribs by moving the right shoulder back and forth. If pain exacerbates a lot, pain is likely of musculoskeletal origin. However, you should not worry much, wait for MRI to be done.

Question 6

what can spots liver mean on ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Spots in the liver detected by ultrasound are usually further characterized as anechoic, hyper-echoic, calcific, fluid filled or solid. These additional descriptive terms can help better identify the 'spots'...These areas could be cycts, benign growths, malignant growths, scars, nemangiomas or abcesses as some possibilities. Sometimes additional tests are need to figure this out.

Question 7

does kidney  and liver problem can be seen in an ultrasound ?

Accepted Answer

Some can: SONO gives info about size, shape, consistency, e.g. fat, scar, stones, cysts ( fluid filled), solid masses (depends on size). No radoation, good screening test. May lead to CT, MRI, other evaluation (or not).

Question 8

can you see if your liver is starting cirrosis on a ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

See below: You can see the results of long standing end stage cirrhosis on ultrasound, but seeing "starting cirrhosis" or early cirrhosis would be tougher. You can see fatty liver and masses, as well as other things. "starting cirrhosis" not so much...

Question 9

can an ultrasound see difference between fatry liver and hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

Not alone: Although ultrasound results can be interpreted to imply some underlying diagnosis they cannot be taken without a full assessment of all other results, beginning with history, physical exam and lab studies.  Discuss this with your doctor.

Question 10

have an ultrasound done and shows a spot on my liver what that means?

Accepted Answer

Several things: A liver spot could be benign or malignant.  See your physician about the official reading from the radiologist.

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My abdomen ultrasound shows solid hypoechoic nodule in the liver size about 4.2 x 3.7 x 3.3 cm what the best thing to do? high sgpt fatty liver

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Foul smelling, muddy and semi-solid, semi formed stools for the past 7-8 months. ultrasound abdomen perfectly fine, but no respite despite taking meds?

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If ultrasound identified mass near intestines/right abdomen, would it tell u if it was solid? if so is tumor only solid mass that can b found in area

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I had an ultrasound done of the abdomen and they found an isoechoic lesion of the lateral left hepatic lobe, it measured 4cm. does isoechoic mean a solid mass? my ultrasound was done because i was experiencing lower back pain and bloating.

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I have 2.5 cm x 2.1 cm liver solid mass detected in segment 6 of right lobe via ultra sound. mri is to be done next. i feel little discomfort under right rib area effected by movement. could it be due to liver or i may have some other muscle issue?

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What can spots liver mean on ultrasound?

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Does kidney and liver problem can be seen in an ultrasound ?

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Can you see if your liver is starting cirrosis on a ultrasound?

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Can an ultrasound see difference between fatry liver and hepatitis?

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Have an ultrasound done and shows a spot on my liver what that means?

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