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A liver scan is a diagnostic test done to check how healthy the liver is. It is done to diagnose conditions such as liver cancer, cirrhosis, and hepatitis. This test also gives an image of the spleen, which is why it is also called a liver-spleen scan.

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How to interpret fiber scan and CT scan of liver?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your Fibroscan results are suggestive of NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis).

I have PiZZ AATD. Should I get LFT and PFT regularly?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Thank you for your query. Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is a protein that protects the lungs from inflammation and damage.

Could cocaine use two days before blood draw cause the LFTs to be elevated?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Taking cocaine two days earlier can increase the LFTs.

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How to cure hepatitis C viral disease?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and investigations (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

I have amyopathic dermatomyositis, and I have two liver lesions. Is an MRI necessary?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, non-specific liver lesions are mentioned as hemangiomas. CT scan without contrast would not pick them that easily, they may have been present then.

What does heterogeneous liver mean on an ultrasound report?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).

What could be the reason for a coarse liver in ultrasonography?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern.

Could my liver hemangioma actually be liver cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry and do not panic. All your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) are pointing towards hemangiomas.

What is wrong with my liver?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through all the reports posted (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have chronic hepatitis and we need to find out the cause for that.

I had two CAT scans with and without contrast. Which is reliable?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your concern is valid. cirrhosis typically develops gradually and isn't likely to occur within a couple of weeks.

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