Question 1

u ultrsound showed a coarse liver what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Off course: A 'coarse' liver is not really a radiological term. It could mean an increase in echogenicity, which in turn could mean excessive fat infiltration. If they meant the liver is nodular it could mean something a bit more serious. This finding should be correlated with your clinical history and laboratory tests. A gastroenterologist should be able to help with the diagnosis.

Question 2

is having a coarse liver more common for cirrhosis of fatty liver?

Accepted Answer

Terminology: Coarse liver is not a generally recognized medical term. Cirrhosis can arise is fatty liver which may due to alcohol or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

Question 3

what is coarse heterogenous liver parenchyma liver disease? what is the above condition?  thanks.

Accepted Answer

Many things: This is often how the liver is described when it is seen on an ultrasound or a ct.  Any liver condition can cause it to appear this way.

Question 4

sir, my liver tests are:billiribun is0.9, sgot28, sgpt30, albumin 4.0, pti 15seconds, globlin3.2, plalelets155000
but ultra sound has coarse texture?

Accepted Answer

FATTY LIVER.: Your liver tests look normal.
Coarse liver texture does not necessarily indicate liver disease.
Sometimes it could suggest fatty liver.Check liver function tests in 3 months.Your platelet count is low re-check CBC in 3 mon ths.

Question 5

mildly elevated alt (33 u/l, range 6-29) plus a past ultrasound shows coarse echotexture of the liver, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your result is in the normal range of 4-36 normal values. Abstain from alcohol.    Wish you good health!

Question 6

ultrasound shows liver is 16.5 cm sagittally. liver is markedly echogenic and also heterogeneous and coarse. whats this mean?

Accepted Answer

Fatty liver: Sounds like they are describing fatty infiltration of the liver.

Question 7

does fatty liver show up as "suggestion of coarse echotexture" on us or does that always mean cirrhosis? all my labs and other organs were normal onus

Accepted Answer

It's not good: I'm a pathologist familiar with correlations.  This is most likely the fibrosis that precedes cirrhosis.  If your personal physician cannot promise that your liver is healthy, it is time to stop drinking. Even if you can, the 8-14 drinks weekly that you describe is too much. You're 59 years old and need to guard your health. Damage to your liver can regress if you stop now. Best wishes.

Question 8

sonogram says liver is increased in echogenicity and coarse echotexture compatible with fatty infiltration. liver measures 15.7cm in length. concerned?

Accepted Answer

Liver Damage: Yes. Of course.  You must realize that this kind of liver damage can lead to cirrhosis just as if this trouble was caused by infection or alcohol.  Everything toxic to the liver must be avoided, weight loss and low carb eating is also strongly advised as this is the way to pull back from the liver damage this is causing.

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

ultrasound said liver was "mildly coarse" but liver biopsy was normal except for 10% steatosis. are these conflicting?

Accepted Answer

No.: Mildly coarse is consistent with slight fatty infiltration of the liver add the biopsy showed. US is not very useful for quantifying the amount of fat in the liver.

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Sir, my liver tests are:billiribun is0.9, sgot28, sgpt30, albumin 4.0, pti 15seconds, globlin3.2, plalelets155000 but ultra sound has coarse texture?

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Mildly elevated alt (33 u/l, range 6-29) plus a past ultrasound shows coarse echotexture of the liver, should i be concerned?

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Ultrasound shows liver is 16.5 cm sagittally. liver is markedly echogenic and also heterogeneous and coarse. whats this mean?

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Does fatty liver show up as "suggestion of coarse echotexture" on us or does that always mean cirrhosis? all my labs and other organs were normal onus

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Sonogram says liver is increased in echogenicity and coarse echotexture compatible with fatty infiltration. liver measures 15.7cm in length. concerned?

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

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Ultrasound said liver was "mildly coarse" but liver biopsy was normal except for 10% steatosis. are these conflicting?

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