Question 1

does focal nodular hyperplasia happen in a 6 month period?prev mri shows nothing on the liver, recent mri shows 3 lesions on the liver.past kidney ca

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Actually it can: Fnh is actually a curious event that begins with something we don't understand in the central blood vessel of the lesion, no matter how big or small. I'd not be surprised. If the radiologist is confident, then i'd urge you to go about your life and not worry about kidney cancer having recurred here.

Question 2

past kidney ca ultrasound show 3 possible focal nodular hyperplasia on liver and swollen common bile duct. should i be worried?

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Concerned: Persistent followup.
Follow doctors advice regarding diet, ultrasounds, urinary testing and exam.

Question 3

what does lobular contour of kidney mean?

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Normal variant: The kidneys form by the fusion of lobules.  Sometimes these are still prominent on ultrasound.  More important is the function of the kidneys on laboratory testing and the absence of obstruction on ultrasound.

Question 4

what does lobulated contour and mild hyperechogenicity of both kidneys mean?  history of large kidney stones.

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Lobulated kidneys: Normal variant. Others in family likely have same thing.

Question 5

my ct revealed lobular contour of kidney? not sure what that means? dr did not mention to me, she just requested a ultrasound, which i got yesterda

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Normal variant : Persistent fetal lobulation is a normal variant seen occasionally in adult kidneys. It occurs when there is incomplete fusion of the developing renal lobules.Embryologically, the kidneys originate as distinct lobules that fuse as they develop and grow.It is often seen on ultrasound or ct as smooth indentations of the renal outline in between renal pyramids.  They should be distinguished from scar.

Question 6

pain, left of belly button. sharp pain low right pelvis, severe nausea. ultrasound: peristalsing gas containing bowel loops,  lobulated contour left kidney, cortical scarring, possible duplicate collecting system. are these common findings?

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I wouldn't say they: are common, but not especially unusual. You list three findings in the kidney...a bit unusual..and I would definitely pursue a kidney evaluation when your acute problem is resolved. But your current symptoms don't especially suggest a kidney cause. Continue to work with the ordering doctor, your primary or Urgent Care/ER provider, for diagnosis and management of your current symptoms. Good wishes

Question 7

8yr old, lg thyroid, nodule on rt, tsh & free t4 high. us-nonspecific heterogenous echotexture of thyroid w nodular contour & inc vascular. sig fam hx?

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Unclear on question: Not clear what is being asked.  Many with thyroid disease also have a family history of thyroid disease.

Question 8

i am currently being treated for lower back pain and leg pain. sclerosis of the si joints bilaterally along with irregular contour is seen bilaterally?

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Spondylitis: You likely have spondylitis. This issues is best treated by a rheumatologist. I urge you to see one.

Question 9

can i buy a kidney?

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No: It is illegal to sell human body parts.

Question 10

is ensure good for kidney?

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Kidney & Supplements: Without knowing your current kidney function, it's difficult to comment definitively.  Many people with kidney disease need to restrict their protein intake.  There are supplements available for patients with various conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and other situations.  I would highly recommend checking with your doctor before beginning the regular use of supplements such as ensure.

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Does focal nodular hyperplasia happen in a 6 month period?prev mri shows nothing on the liver, recent mri shows 3 lesions on the liver.past kidney ca

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Past kidney ca ultrasound show 3 possible focal nodular hyperplasia on liver and swollen common bile duct. should i be worried?

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What does lobular contour of kidney mean?

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What does lobulated contour and mild hyperechogenicity of both kidneys mean? history of large kidney stones.

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My ct revealed lobular contour of kidney? not sure what that means? dr did not mention to me, she just requested a ultrasound, which i got yesterda

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Pain, left of belly button. sharp pain low right pelvis, severe nausea. ultrasound: peristalsing gas containing bowel loops, lobulated contour left kidney, cortical scarring, possible duplicate collecting system. are these common findings?

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8yr old, lg thyroid, nodule on rt, tsh & free t4 high. us-nonspecific heterogenous echotexture of thyroid w nodular contour & inc vascular. sig fam hx?

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I am currently being treated for lower back pain and leg pain. sclerosis of the si joints bilaterally along with irregular contour is seen bilaterally?

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Can i buy a kidney?

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Is ensure good for kidney?

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