Question 1

what is the meaning of parenchymal echogenicity is increased?

Accepted Answer

Descriptive term: Not specific to any one thing.
Parenchyma is just the main part of an organ or tissue.
Echogenicity refers to how many echoes are produced by a tissue.

It just means more than expected echoes form whatever is being examined. I can't take this any farther without more information.

Question 2

alt elevated (76, 63) after 2 blood tests and increased parenchymal echogenicity on us. nafld or nash?

Accepted Answer

Your presumption: Could be right. Get checked for alcohol induced , viral or autoimmune hepatitis. Avoid taking tylenol, (acetaminophen) drinking alcohol. Take care!        http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/elevated-liver-enzymes/my00508.        http://www.herbalprovider.com/liver-enzymes.html.

Question 3

liver is mildly enlarged n parenchymal echogenecity is increased. a cyst approx size 45.3 x 40.6mm noted in right lobe of liver. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Please Contact Doc: Given that we do not have any history from you, the medications you are on, the five liver function blood tests or any other sense of the context to your reason for testing there is nothing here we can comment on. I would ask you to rely upon the doctor who ordered the test to interpret the results and to put this all in perspective for you.

Question 4

is liver showing diffuse increased parenchymal echogenicity with 2 small calcific foci in right lobe measuring about 2.5mm each is something to worry?

Accepted Answer

Concern: This question is best answered by a gastroenterologist or hepatologist(liver specialist). I would be concerned about chronic liver inflammation or fatty infiltration. I assume that you have been instructed to abstain from alcohol. A liver biopsy may be indicated for diagnosis.

Question 5

my ultrasonography report say : diffusely increased parenchymal echogenicity of the liver of homogenous texture(bright liver) correlation liver functn?

Accepted Answer

Liver US result: This means that the ordering physician has to review the blood tests (liver enzyme tests) to interpret the meaning of the ultrasound findings.  There is no single cause of increased echogenicity of the liver, so it's not safe for you to guess at a diagnosis online.

Question 6

if i have increased renal echogenicity in my kub ultrasound, do i already have renal parenchymal disease? thank you. pls. explain. please.

Accepted Answer

Need more info ...: Before you become more anxious.  Yes, it is true that increased renal echogenicity on us can indicate medical renal disease.  But - that imaging finding needs to be correlated with laboratory tests of renal function and review of other diseases and medicines the patient may have.

Please see your doctor and ask about this finding.  A consult with a nephrologist (kidney specialist) may be useful.

Question 7

gall bladder sludgeball noted 6.5 mm and liver measures 16.22 cm. (enlarged) parenchymal echogenicity increased (grade ii fatty changes). what to do?

Accepted Answer

Fatty liver.: Assuming there's no underlying medical condition to treat, (1) lose weight, (2) low cholesterol/fat diet, (3) limit or avoid alcohol.

Question 8

the 'finding' on us "increased parenchymal echogenicity w/out focal mass lesion." the impression states: "echodense liver consistent w/ diffuse hepatocellular disease." is it more likely simple fatty liver, another type of fatty liver, or cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

: We need more history of your medical problem.... e.g. why did you have the liver ultrasound done?
You need a medical examination by a PCP/Internist.
We need to know if your liver is enlarged on physical exam? Liver function tests should also be done and if abnormal, you may need further testing including a MRI scan and possibly a needle biopsy of the liver.

Question 9

the 'finding' on us "increased parenchymal echogenicity w/out focal mass lesion." the  impression states: "echodense liver consistent w/ diffuse hepatocellular disease."  is it more likely simple fatty liver, another type of fatty liver or cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

: The findings you provided suggest more than fatty liver. It would be prudent to see a liver specialist, as it is not feasible to provide meaningful opinion without examining you and additional testing.
Wish you good health!

Question 10

what is the meaning of this sonographic report: liver is enlarged with increased parenchymal echogenicity. there is an irregular, thick-walled heterogeneous mass in the right hepatic lobe, likely segment vii/viii measuring approximately 5.5 x 5 x 5?

Accepted Answer

: The U/S report of a mass that large requires a CT or MRI to determine if the mass is vascular or potentially malignant. Vascular abnormalities do not always require surgical solutions. See your physician for further testing.

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What is the meaning of parenchymal echogenicity is increased?

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Alt elevated (76, 63) after 2 blood tests and increased parenchymal echogenicity on us. nafld or nash?

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Liver is mildly enlarged n parenchymal echogenecity is increased. a cyst approx size 45.3 x 40.6mm noted in right lobe of liver. should i be worried?

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Is liver showing diffuse increased parenchymal echogenicity with 2 small calcific foci in right lobe measuring about 2.5mm each is something to worry?

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My ultrasonography report say : diffusely increased parenchymal echogenicity of the liver of homogenous texture(bright liver) correlation liver functn?

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If i have increased renal echogenicity in my kub ultrasound, do i already have renal parenchymal disease? thank you. pls. explain. please.

A member asked:

Gall bladder sludgeball noted 6.5 mm and liver measures 16.22 cm. (enlarged) parenchymal echogenicity increased (grade ii fatty changes). what to do?

A member asked:

The 'finding' on us "increased parenchymal echogenicity w/out focal mass lesion." the impression states: "echodense liver consistent w/ diffuse hepatocellular disease." is it more likely simple fatty liver, another type of fatty liver, or cirrhosis?

A member asked:

The 'finding' on us "increased parenchymal echogenicity w/out focal mass lesion." the impression states: "echodense liver consistent w/ diffuse hepatocellular disease." is it more likely simple fatty liver, another type of fatty liver or cirrhosis?

A member asked:

What is the meaning of this sonographic report: liver is enlarged with increased parenchymal echogenicity. there is an irregular, thick-walled heterogeneous mass in the right hepatic lobe, likely segment vii/viii measuring approximately 5.5 x 5 x 5?

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