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32 y/o male hello, can an abdominal ultrasound pick up liver cirrhosis/scarring/fatty liver or enlarged liver ? small polyps were found in my gallbladder?

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Cirrhosis is diagnosed earlier and better with blood tests. Ultrasound findings occur in later stages

Answered 2/26/2023

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Ultrasound is not the optimal imaging system to examine the liver for the lesions you mentioned. It may be prudent to talk to your doctor if a CT or MRI or a biopsy is needed.

Answered 2/27/2023

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Cirrhosis is usually determined by a history and physical exam, followed by a laboratory evaluation and perhaps an ultrasound or CT scan of the abdomen. Ultrasound will pick up evidence of cirrhosis And fatty liver.

Answered 2/27/2023

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