Question 1

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 2

results from mri done under the liver protocol mri reads, "liver parenchyma mild heterogeneous signal alteration." should i push for follow up if my dr says it's nothing to worry about. i have carcinoid?

Accepted Answer

: Your doctor is correct, no further investigation at this time. Take care.

Question 3

what is the meaning of liver is normal in size with homogenous parenchyma?

Accepted Answer

Good News: This is a completely normal liver.  Homogenous parenchyma means that the liver appears very uniform on the ultrasound.

Question 4

what does increasing echogenicity of the liver parenchyma mean?

Accepted Answer

Most commonly: This is seen with increased fat content of the liver. Fatty livers are most commonly seen in patients ingesting too much fat in their diets or the result of excessive alcohol intake.

Question 5

what is the meaning of  " liver is normal size with homogeneous parenchyma. nofocal mass is seen."?

Accepted Answer

That is good news..: Normal size is good. Homogenous=all areas look similar. Parenchyma here just mean the liver tissue itself. No focal mass means no mass is seen in any area. All of these are just fancy words telling you that you have a normal liver based on the ultrasound findings. 
So, this is actually good news.
Consult doc and good luck.

Question 6

what does hepatic parenchyma mean of the liver mean?

Accepted Answer

Hepatic parenchyma: This is a term used to describe the tissue of the liver. It helps distinguish between different parts of the liver such as the liver capsule, the blood vessels, and the parenchyma. The parenchyma is where you liver performs it's metabolism, such as storing energy, releasing energy, or eliminating waste from the blood.

Question 7

what does it mean when liver parenchyma shows a focally dense portal inflammatory infiltrates?

Accepted Answer

?Hepatitis: Are you talking about a liver biopsy report? Please give us more background information. Infiltrates like you have described often occur when one has hapatitis of one kind or anther. There are more than one reasons for hepatitis. Your doctor could explain it better if you ask.

Question 8

what is parenchyma is hyperechoic with increased attenuation of beam and is homogenous in liver?

Accepted Answer

Most commonly: What you describe is increased fat content of the liver. Fatty liver is commonly associated with alcohol or metabolic syndrome (diabetes, hypertension, obesity and dyslipidemia), but can also be due to several other causes.

Question 9

what does diffuse infiltration of liver with diffusely coarsened echotexture of of the liver parenchyma that can reflect diffuse hepatocellular diseas?

Accepted Answer

Fatty liver: infiltration is a precursor of liver damage and cirrhosis. May be related to alcohol abuse and elevated cholesterol and triglycerides. Any bacterial or viral infection can also cause liver dysfunction.

Question 10

ultrsound report reads liver parenchyma  is course echogenic  and difficult to penetrate  suggesting  diffuse fatty infiltration  no gross abnormality?

Accepted Answer

Fatty liver: Fatty liver is just that a liver filled with fat and this usually occurs in people who have a high fat diet, diabetes, and usually overweight.  In rare rare cases it can lead to cirrhosis so it should not be ignored.  Weight loss, low fat diet, and reduction in alcohol intake are important.  A physician should be involved to monitor changes in the liver enzymes that are simple lab tests to check.

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Results from mri done under the liver protocol mri reads, "liver parenchyma mild heterogeneous signal alteration." should i push for follow up if my dr says it's nothing to worry about. i have carcinoid?

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What is the meaning of liver is normal in size with homogenous parenchyma?

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What does increasing echogenicity of the liver parenchyma mean?

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What is the meaning of " liver is normal size with homogeneous parenchyma. nofocal mass is seen."?

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What does hepatic parenchyma mean of the liver mean?

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What does it mean when liver parenchyma shows a focally dense portal inflammatory infiltrates?

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What is parenchyma is hyperechoic with increased attenuation of beam and is homogenous in liver?

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What does diffuse infiltration of liver with diffusely coarsened echotexture of of the liver parenchyma that can reflect diffuse hepatocellular diseas?

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Ultrsound report reads liver parenchyma is course echogenic and difficult to penetrate suggesting diffuse fatty infiltration no gross abnormality?

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