Cirrhosis Caused By Haemochromatosis

Three years ago I was diagnosed with haemochromatosis following some elevated liver function readings. A liver biopsy showed that the haemochromatosis had damaged the liver and caused cirrhosis. The biopsy read :-

[Kevin Pho, MD]

To answer your questions:
1) There is no description of the severity of the cirrhosis.  "Micronodular cirrhosis" can have varying degrees of severity.

2) Later-stage cirrhosis can present with normal LFTs as well as an abscence of hepatomegaly.  I would not assume any prognostic information based on these findings.

3) This is a characteristic description of the liver.  Increased reflectivity refers to an ultrasound finding.  Some cysts, masses or scarring may affect or present with increased or decreased ultrasound reflectivity.

These questions can be discussed with your personal physician.

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
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