Question 1

What does homogeneous and atypical speckled ana mean?

Accepted Answer

The titer is more important than the pattern. Without knowing the symptoms that led to the test being ordered, it is impossible to answer your question.

Question 2

What does homogeneous endometrial strip measuring 10.4mm mean this was aprox 14 days from date of last period

Accepted Answer

You are describing the appearance of the lining after you ovulated. If this happened on day 14 of you cycle, you may have ovulated earlier. Looking at the list of medications you are taking, it doesn't appear that any would cause this other than ovulation.

Question 3

What does grossly homogeneous thyroid gland mean?

Accepted Answer

No lumps or bumps. Sort of filler-language to reassure. Most thyroids are grossly homogeneous.

Question 4

What does 'in homogeneous increased hepatic echogenicity seen w/ fatty infiltration as well as hepatocellular disease' mean about my liver?

Accepted Answer

Doctor who ordered the test should answer your questions. Other tests and past/present medical conditions affect the answer. You are at risk to develop cirrhosis of the liver. Your current condition may be reversible. Cirrhosis is not. In America, 2 most common causes is food and drink. If food and drink is not the primary cause, it does influence whether you live or die. Better diet helps a lot.

Question 5

What does 1:160 homogeneous pattern indicate?

Accepted Answer

Because the ANA is a nonspecific test and can be positive in numerous diseases and even in normals, the meaning must be determined in the context of the clinical symptoms.

Question 6

What does, "liver appears homogeneous and echogenic" on an abdominal ultrasound mean? should i be worried? is it serious?

Accepted Answer

The exact opposite put your mind at ease these are the findings of a normal appearing liver.

Question 7

Ana level 1:2560 homogeneous. what does this mean?? cancer?

Accepted Answer

This is a screen for autoimmune disease, particularly systemic lupus. It's not a cancer risk. With the high titer, it's quite concerning but an ANA never means anything at all apart from your symptoms and signs. It's also a test that's infamously prone to technical pitfalls and lab errors. It's one piece of information that your physician will have. Best wishes.

Question 8

What does hepatic parenchyma is homogeneous without findings of focal mass mean?

Accepted Answer

This suggests the test (CT? ultrasound?) shows no liver abnormality.

Question 9

What does enhancement pattern appears homogeneous  and no focal signal changes on t2 images of the pituitary mean on a mri report of the pituitary?

Accepted Answer

this is a radiological description of a normal pituitary gland. Homogenous simply means that there are no focal enhancing lesions that would suggest tumor. The pit. gland is highly vascular and readily enhances or "lights up" with IV contrast

Question 10

Parotid mass 7.5 x 4mm heterogeneous, mulitple lymph nodes in right neck largest 8.5 mm short axis, homogeneous.what does this mean. pain in face on r?

Accepted Answer

If this was me, it would get biopsied without delay.

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