Question 1

gallbladder ultrasound showed "small echogenic foci abutting the nondependent wall of the gallbladder. the largest near the fundus measures 3 mm in size" - what does this mean? could this be a tumor? would ultrasound rule out cancer for sure?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't think so: My translation of the wording suggests there are small gall stones present, the largest the size of a BB.

Question 2

hi doctor
had an ultrasound of the liver, gallbladder, kidney and pancreas
there was echogenicity of the liver and the pancreas was not well seen?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: In cases like this your primary care physician should review the images with the radiologist who interpreted the studies and determine the differential diagnoses, recommendations for additional studies like liver biopsy,mri,etc  and suggestions for referrals to appropriate specialists like gastroenterologist or hepatologist.

Question 3

distended gallbladder after a night of drinking. should i worry? spot on liver 0.3cm all other tests normal. ultrasounds, eus, endonoscopy, colonoscopy and a hida scan which showed 81% rate. what next ? still upper right quadrant pain?

Accepted Answer

: If you are drinking alcohol at 9 years of age, a dilated gallbladder is the least of your problems. Alcohol is a poison that never did anybody any good, ever, so stay away from it. It will destroy your brain cells, facilitate development of cancer in many organs, including breast, cause hepatitis, cirrhosis and pancreatitis etc. There is no safe level of alcohol intake. Quit while you are ahead.

Question 4

have a few hemangiomas on liver went for an ultrasound of gallbladder due to polyps and tech said liver cyst then i heard doppler flow is this cancer?

Accepted Answer

UNLIKELY: A liver cyst is a common finding on ultrasound of this organ. It is fluid filled. Tumors, whether benign or cancerous, are solid.
Hemangiomas are also extremely common findings of liver ultrasound.

Question 5

veey scared have liver hemangiomas had ultrasound of gallbladder tech mentioned cyst on liver i heard blood flow is rhis cancer i am 46?

Accepted Answer

Speak to the doctor: When ever sonograms are done for gall bladder disease incidental findings like small cysts and hemagiomas will also seen routinely, only your doctor(s)  has expert knowledge, and management skill of findings not the technician, speak to your doctor.

Question 6

caffeinated hot or cold tea / coffee causes right upper quadrant pain (near gall bladder/liver); very light throbbing pain.. 2 out of 10. why?!

Accepted Answer

Possible ulcer: Could be ulcer or gallbladder disease

Question 7

the liver is normal in size but shows increased echogenicity compatible with fatty infiltration no focal lesions are seen. the gallbladder is adequately distended and contains no calculi. there is no biliary ductal dilatation. the kidneys are norma?

Accepted Answer

: And your question is??  Consider fatty liver if compatible with your history, exam and labs.

Question 8

if gallbladder and liver are normal on ultra sound, and i have no other symptoms such as jaundice, but yellow stools sometimes that greasy and float, could it be pancreatic cancer. scared!!

Accepted Answer

Prob not: Would work up malabsorption. Or other issues. Get full work up with your doctor

Question 9

what could be a reason for gall bladder swelling seen via ultra sound in an advanced liver cancer patient?

Accepted Answer

It can be Cancer: The liver tumors may be due to Cancer of the gall bladder which often spreads into the liver unless it is treated, removed early. ACT scan can often show whether the Gall bladder is normal or if it is deformed due to cancer arising in the Gall bladder.

Question 10

had ultrasound for gallbladder . results are numerous echogenic gallstones filling the bladder lumen .. wall is mildly thickened to 3.1 mm .. duct measures 3mm . i have pain in my upper stomach that is pretty constant .. could this be related ?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, Gallstones are a likely explanation for your symptoms. It would be prudent to consult your doctor to ascertain if you need to have your gallbladder removed.

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I had a ultrasound done today thinking I had a gallbladder issue and they found five echogenic nonshadowing round lesions in the right upper quadrant of my liver could these be cancerous

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Gallbladder ultrasound showed "small echogenic foci abutting the nondependent wall of the gallbladder. the largest near the fundus measures 3 mm in size" - what does this mean? could this be a tumor? would ultrasound rule out cancer for sure?

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Hi doctor had an ultrasound of the liver, gallbladder, kidney and pancreas there was echogenicity of the liver and the pancreas was not well seen?

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Distended gallbladder after a night of drinking. should i worry? spot on liver 0.3cm all other tests normal. ultrasounds, eus, endonoscopy, colonoscopy and a hida scan which showed 81% rate. what next ? still upper right quadrant pain?

A member asked:

Have a few hemangiomas on liver went for an ultrasound of gallbladder due to polyps and tech said liver cyst then i heard doppler flow is this cancer?

A member asked:

Veey scared have liver hemangiomas had ultrasound of gallbladder tech mentioned cyst on liver i heard blood flow is rhis cancer i am 46?

A member asked:

Caffeinated hot or cold tea / coffee causes right upper quadrant pain (near gall bladder/liver); very light throbbing pain.. 2 out of 10. why?!

A member asked:

The liver is normal in size but shows increased echogenicity compatible with fatty infiltration no focal lesions are seen. the gallbladder is adequately distended and contains no calculi. there is no biliary ductal dilatation. the kidneys are norma?

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If gallbladder and liver are normal on ultra sound, and i have no other symptoms such as jaundice, but yellow stools sometimes that greasy and float, could it be pancreatic cancer. scared!!

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What could be a reason for gall bladder swelling seen via ultra sound in an advanced liver cancer patient?

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Had ultrasound for gallbladder . results are numerous echogenic gallstones filling the bladder lumen .. wall is mildly thickened to 3.1 mm .. duct measures 3mm . i have pain in my upper stomach that is pretty constant .. could this be related ?

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