Hepatic Vein Thrombosis

[Andiamo1]

I went to Mt Sinai for my yearly checkup and fibroscan.  The scan improved once again, but not so dramatically.
I have been going for an ultrasound to screen for HCC every 6 months, but this time, my doctor said I should have an MRI once a year and an ultrasound once a year.  There is lots of experience with SVR people and HCC rates following SVR and he felt this would provide better detection of any carcinoma.

The good news was that no cancer was detected.  The bad news is that I have blockage in the right hepatic vein, probably from a thrombosis.  I have no symptoms from this as the other veins are patent.  

So back to regular doctor visits and now an MRV monday morning.

[pooh55811]

Wishing you the best in whichever treatment you have.

[Andiamo1]

I missed your question back some posts.  They are going to send me to a hematologist to get treated for the clot.  There are drugs to prevent clotting and some that bust clots.  I don't know what they will do.  Hopefully, I will see the hematologist next week and get some answers.  The vein is not completely blocked and I have no symptoms.

In general, there is enough HCC in people that SVR to cause most docs to get more aggressive with ultrasound and MRI testing for HCC regardless of the stage, unless it is 1 or less.

[mikesimon]

I wish you a complete and speedy recovery Eric.
Be well,
Mike

[Andiamo1]

I have made an appointment with a Dr at  Tampa General.  This practice is associated with the transplant center, so they are well versed in liver architecture.

Dr D says this is not serious now, but would become serious if it spreads to the other two hepatic veins.  I am puzzled about why it happened, but I might never know that.  The clot is stable in size for the 3 months between MRIs, so that's good news.

It's great to see some of my old friends still here helping people.  I hope you are all well.  Meanwhile, I am still enjoying life and planning to continue that for many more years.

Eric

[lapis]

What a surprise, so sorry to hear that you are having to deal with this.  Thank you for sharing this information, it is educational for all of us.  I will be watching to hear your progress as more information comes in.  Best wishes.

Lapis

[Isobella]

Gosh, Eric-so sorry to read this.  Have you decided on a course of treatment?  After all you've gone through for liver health, then this comes out of left field.  I'm wishing you (and the lovely Mrs) all good outcomes.  

And if I'm reading correctly, Willy's in a trial?  Never thought I'd see the day, lol!  Hope all is going well for ya, Willy

Isobella