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Will liver disease or cirrhosis show up on an ultrasound? my us came back normal, i am having ruq discomfort. possible hida scan next.
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Most of the time: Ultrasound can detect many of the morphologic changes of cirrhosis, but is not 100%. In one study, ultrasound detected those findings in about 90% of patients with known cirrhosis. Early liver disease may not show up on imaging, however. If you are getting a HIDA scan, they are probably looking at your gallbladder and biliary system specifically.
Answered 7/24/2019
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