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Had an ultrasound done last week and the results showed multiple echogenic foci identified in the liver and spleen. major concern or not?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Follow up: Depends on your full history and physical, any symptoms, medications, the size of the foci. Please follow up with the MD who ordered the scan and Gastroenterology ASAP.

Answered 5/12/2018

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