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Ultrasound revealed 'mildly coarse' liver but fibroscan says normal or no fibrosis? which one do i trust? could i have invisible cirrhosis
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Fibroscan accurate: Real time ultrasound examination is more subjective in evaluating texture of liver and not exact. Fibroscan or elastography is special ultrasound tests for stiffness of liver and is more objective with a numeric value generated. Stiffer livers usually more likely fibrotic.Elastography should be more accurate.
Answered 7/15/2020
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