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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Result to Ultra Sound
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Result to Ultra Sound
by shmilyrl, Jan 17, 2005 12:00AM
My result to an ultra sound test states the following, what does it mean.
1) Liver appeared normal apart from a well defined echogenic area lying just anteria to the common hepatic duct and appearance strongly suggest a small hemangiom 1.5cc.
2) The gallbadder appears contracted and it was therefore qite difficult to examine but appearance suggest that there are some stones within it. The common bile duct was not dilated measiring 3.44mm
3) Is gallbladder sugery my only answer to this problem?
1) Liver appeared normal apart from a well defined echogenic area lying just anteria to the common hepatic duct and appearance strongly suggest a small hemangiom 1.5cc.
2) The gallbadder appears contracted and it was therefore qite difficult to examine but appearance suggest that there are some stones within it. The common bile duct was not dilated measiring 3.44mm
3) Is gallbladder sugery my only answer to this problem?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jan 17, 2005 12:00AM
, Jan 17, 2005 12:00AM
The ultrasound shows a small hemangioma as well as gallstones. A liver hemangioma is a benign lesion that normally requires no treatment, unless it is causing symptoms.
The gallstones are not an uncommon finding. Surgery is normally considered if the gallstones are causing symptoms (i.e. nausea, vomiting, right upper quadrant pain). If there are no symptoms, then gallstones can normally be observed.
These options 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.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
The gallstones are not an uncommon finding. Surgery is normally considered if the gallstones are causing symptoms (i.e. nausea, vomiting, right upper quadrant pain). If there are no symptoms, then gallstones can normally be observed.
These options 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.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
