Hi doctor,
I had a CAT scan done two weeks ago with dye. It showed that my liver was normal. I had another one done yesterday as I am having problems with diverticulitis with dye and oral white drink. This one showed subtle roughness of liver, suggesting cirrhosis. I have had elevated liver enzymes for years and was told I had a fatty liver. Why did not my earlier scan show the same finding? But, these scans were done at two different places. Any information that you can give me would be greatly appreciated. I have been on Cymbalta for approximately 12 years and now I am being taken off due to elevated liver enzymes.
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Thank you doctor,
I made a mistake. The CAT scan that I had two weeks ago was without contrast and dye. The one I had two days ago, which suggested cirrhosis, was with oral contrast and IV dye. Does this make a difference?
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