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Ultra-Sound of Liver Tomorrow
by yorkieville, May 27, 2008 10:22AM
Hi, Everyone.
This is a follow-up post to my Neurological Bowel Problem thread, because that thread has gotten very long. I got the call from my G.I.Docs nurse this morning, with the results of the MRI of my liver. Abnormalities of the liver; so I am scheduled for an Ultra-Sound tomorrow afternoon.
When the liver lesions were first discovered on my CT Scan last June, and again when the Tech did my Brain, Thoracic & Cervical Spine MRI's and noted enhancement in the left lobe of the liver, my G.I. Doc felt it was most likely a Hemangioma, and nothing to worry about unless it got larger, and he wanted to keep an eye on things with routine MRI's.
So, hopefully I am going to start getting something figured out.
And Elaine & Quix, if you are reading this, I did tell the nurse that I lost 10#s in less than 3 months, so, when they get the results of the Ultra-Sound, I will be seeing my G.I. Doc.
Sheila
This is a follow-up post to my Neurological Bowel Problem thread, because that thread has gotten very long. I got the call from my G.I.Docs nurse this morning, with the results of the MRI of my liver. Abnormalities of the liver; so I am scheduled for an Ultra-Sound tomorrow afternoon.
When the liver lesions were first discovered on my CT Scan last June, and again when the Tech did my Brain, Thoracic & Cervical Spine MRI's and noted enhancement in the left lobe of the liver, my G.I. Doc felt it was most likely a Hemangioma, and nothing to worry about unless it got larger, and he wanted to keep an eye on things with routine MRI's.
So, hopefully I am going to start getting something figured out.
And Elaine & Quix, if you are reading this, I did tell the nurse that I lost 10#s in less than 3 months, so, when they get the results of the Ultra-Sound, I will be seeing my G.I. Doc.
Sheila
Have you ever had an Ultrasound? I'm an ultrasound tech, so feel free to contact me if you have any questions... :)
Have a good one,
Rita
Elaine
We are not looking at the Hemangianoma's with this Ultra-Sound. We've known about those for a year now; apparently the routine MRI to screen the Hemangianoma's picked up another problem.
I've had many ultra-sounds, CT Scans, MRI's surgeries, you name it, I've had it. LOL This old body has had it all.
If you are interested; read my thread Neurological Bowel Problem. I've been sick for 2 & 1/2 years, lost 10#s in the past 3 months, down to 78#s, and so on. No bowel function.
The nurse did not disclose what they found. Not my usual nurse. :( That's ok, I'll know soon enough. :)
Thanks.
Sheila
Rec'd and replied to your PM. :)
Hugs,
Sheila
I hope whatever they saw on your liver will turn out to be nothing.... I will try to read your thread today.... :)
Rita
Oh, goodness, I believe it is ME that owes YOU, an apology! I re-read my post to you, and I sound snippy. I am soooooo sorry. Not what I meant, at all. Please forgive me.
My brain function is not doing so well. (Actually, if you see my brain, would you kindly send it back to me? I really need it right now.)
I truly do appreciate your reply, and I realize, in retrospect it sure didn't look that way.
Oh, I am not up to speed on the forum etiher...it moves so fast, and I move so slow.
As for reading before you post, ask FloridaMom (Kristin) about my message to her about her Uncles baby toe. Guaranteed to show you how bad my cog fog is right now.
Well, I had the Ultra-Sound this morning. They had a cancellation and I was glad to accept it.
The Tech spent a lot of time on my right side, and center, and showed the films to the Radiologist, and had to take more in the center.
So, I have a question for you, (not that I deserve an answer from you) but, the Tech asked me if I still had my gallbladder as she was filming. I mentioned that to my husband and he wondered if something was blocking the view of it. Is that a possibility?
Hugs,
Sheila
OK.... as far as the ultrasound.... the question from the MRI was about the left lobe of your liver, right? ( I need to go back to the main thread.....) But if that was the original question, the left lobe of your liver sits centrally, so the tech would take extra images there if they are any good... :) Then if it was me, I would show them to the radiologist so he could compare my pics to the MRI and see if I'm seeing the same area and if he has any other images he wants for a complete comparison.
MRI's are set to scan at particular intervals, and particular slice thicknesses. You can usually set things pretty closely from time to time, to get a more direct comparison. Ultrasound is a free hand thing.... you have your basic body landmarks, but it can be tricky sometimes to compare to other modalities. It's not always as straightforward as you would think.... :) It is a very heavily tech dependant modality. So it's good the tech showed the films..and got the docs opinion while you were there. Sometimes they have a perspective we don't. Sometimes we have one they don't.... :)
As far as the gallbladder question.... how long had it been since you had anything to eat or drink? We usually keep people without food or drink for at least 8 hours. I'm assuming you still have your gallbladder and have never had any type of surgery on it? Sometimes gas can block it... but usually you can find a way around it. There's more than one way to skin a cat, as they say, lol. Did the tech move you in different positions?
Sometimes if the gallbladder isn't functioning quiite right, it won't be distended as far as it should be and that can make it hard to see. With you having so many digestive issues, and eating so little... maybe your gallbladder is temporarily being contrary... :) When will you get the report? Let me know what it says, and we may be able to decipher it further.... wish I could get my hands on the films - then I could give you a much better answer.. :)
Let me know what the report shows or if you have any other questions - happy to help! Have a good one...
Rita
Thank you, I'm glad you are not too put out with me. Everyone here has been so good to me, I'd hate to come off as snippy and unappreciative.
Yes, the MRI 7/07 showed enhancement of the left lobe of the liver. (prior CT Scan 6/07 showed in the left lobe of the liver, a hypodense lesion measuring 1 cm in size compatible with a simple cyst. Slightly more inferior and within the lateral segment of the left lobe of the liver, there is a peripherally enhancing lesion measuring 1.6 x 1.7 cm.
On the limited delayed images, the lesion appears to show partial 'fill-in'. additional lesion in the right lobe of the liver is too small to characterize. Unremarkable spleen, pancreas, and adrenal