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A member asked:

Had a fibroscan, results are 5.9 kpa, does this make cirrhosis unlikely?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes.: Unlikely, most normal people with healthy livers have results less than 7.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 7/12/2017

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