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Thanks Luke for your repsonse will check that out. Liz thanks for the clarification I thought he was trying to say that it was cirrhosis by the report of the ultrsound. I will look at the other site that you mentioned.
Pathological diagnosis - this is done by taking a sample of tissue from the organ/area that is suspect. It is called a biopsy.
Dixie - the doctor doesn't answer supplemental questions, but you may get some answers from other gastro patients like me.
You could also try posting on the patients' forum. Go to the top of the home page and click on "Gastroenterology communities."
Take care and hope your friend gets a proper diagnosis soon and can start treatment.
Liz.
Can someone tell me what a patholgic diagnosis is? Also there was no mention in the response about the spleen being enlaged due to hep c. After reading the response it s possible he has a couple of ussues to deal with and not just the hep c right> Wonder why the dr that read the ct siad no worries about enlarged lymph nodes.
While I am not a doctor enlarged nodes and nightsweats could indicate a lymphoma, it might be something to mention to your doctor.
Cirrhosis is a pathologic diagnosis. If this possibility is in question, a liver biopsy would be needed for a more definitive diagnosis.
Enlarged lymph nodes can be due to cancer. If they persist, or enlarge, a surgical referral can be considered for possible biopsy.
Regarding the spleen, various hematological disorders can lead to this. Further evaluation with a CBC, peripheral smear or even a splenectomy can be considered.
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.
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