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Had a ultrasound done and it found a small amount of perihepatic ascites. bloodwork is good and abdominal ct + ultrasound from 8 months prior were good. i do have a bit of fatty liver but no other issues. could this be a misinterpretation or normal?

Q: had a ultrasound done and it found a small amount of perihepatic ascites. bloodwork is good and abdominal ct + ultrasound from 8 months prior were good. i do have a bit of fatty liver but no other issues. could this be a misinterpretation or normal?

: It could.Ultrasound is not as precise as a CT. If indicated by your doc that would be the next move

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It could.Ultrasound is not as precise as a CT. If indicated by your doc that would be the next move

Answered 7/4/2023

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A member asked:

Had a ultrasound done and it found a small amount of perihepatic ascites. bloodwork is good and abdominal ct + ultrasound from 8 months prior were good. i do have a bit of fatty liver but no other issues. could this be a misinterpretation or normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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