Mri scan of the liver

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Avatar m tn A four phase CT scan of the liver with and without contrast is used to look for primary liver cancer (HCC). Normally in patients with cirrhosis. With and without contrast is needed to bring out the particular characteristics of HCC during certain phases of arterial and venous blood flow. "There reasoning is for just a base line." Will that CT scan show whether or not fibrosis has got any worse?
Avatar f tn hi my brother has a history of long term alcoholism and recently had an acute attack of pancreatits he was in hospital for 5 days had cat scan, ultrasound and mri scan. His MRI scan confirmed that he has a 4 cm lesion in the 6th segment of his liver and other smaller lesions. He is awaiting to have a liver biopsy. He also has developed diabetes type 2 and has haemocromatosis. His ALT was 176 and his bilirubin 5.7.
Avatar m tn 1. CT Scan - Feb 2011 showed Simple Hepatic Cyst in the Liver, size 6.3X 3 cm 2. CT Scan - Dec 2014 Showed A Well defined non enhancing hypodense cystic lesion in segment IV A and IV B of liver, size 4.1X 7.6X6.1cm 3. MRI - Dec 2014 showed A Multilocular thick-walled cystic lesion is seen with faintly enhancing septae, without enhancing papillary nodules, intracystic hemorrhage or debris. Likely to represent a complex cyst.
Avatar f tn a small lesion, well circumscribed of approx 8mm was found posterior segment of the liver, beneathe the dome of diaphragm in almost subcasular positon. The lesion can not be identified with any confidence on the T1W and T2W images, but is viible on azia GRE T1W images particularly with opposed phase image. The lesion is also visible on fat-suppressed T1W images and on post contrast images exhibits no internal enhancement. No ther lesion can be see.
Avatar m tn 8 inch by .6 inch and is located in the right lobe of your liver. Hemangiomas are basically tangled up blood vessels and in the vast majority of case are left untreated and they cause no harm. Hemangiomas do not become cancerous. Your doctor must be sure that the SOL (space occupying lesion) is in fact a hemangioma and not a malignant tumor. Frequently follow up tests such as a MRI or CT scan are sometimes ordered to confirm the diagnosis.
Avatar f tn after having the HIDA scan I was in severe pain, and the doctor informed me that the radioactive tracer did not show up in all the areas of my liver, but after the normal MRI they said the HIDA scn must have been a mistake. I have been on Xifaxan with no help at all, I am so tired of eating bland food. any advise would be helpful in this matter.
Avatar n tn Somewhat inhomogeneous decreased attenuation of the liver. Liver is enlarged 26 cm in length, Gallbladder removed. Borderline enlargement of retroperitoneal nodes measuring up to 10mm. Spleen near upper limits of norm. w/o evidence of focal splenic abnormality. IMPRESSION: Hepatomegaly w/inhomogeneous fatty infiltration of the liver, Borderline splenomegaly, Borderline enlargement of retroperitoneal & liver hila nodes of uncertain signficance.
791632 tn?1240520286 How does she know that? Only a CT Scan or an MRI with Contrast fluid could detect a liver lesion.
Avatar n tn Hi...just read your post...I too, recently had a CT Scan with contrast that revealed a lesion on my liver. I was terribly frightened....the CT Scan remarks were that it could possibly be a benign hemangioma and that an MRI was recommmended to confirm this. I had the MRI w/o contrast (couldn't stay in the machine long enough to get the contrast too) The results confirmed a benign hemangioma. Did they mention to you that that is what your lesions could be? If so...try not to worry.
Avatar f tn Other than cost, is there a reason I should have a CT scan instead of an MRI? I would rather not have the radiation exposure of a CT scan if an MRI will produce adequate data. Thank you!
233616 tn?1312787196 and much depends on the operator and interpretor of the the images (as well as the machines that create them), be it ultrasound, CT-Scan, or MRI. The frequency and method that's best for the patient really depends on the individual circumstances. In countries outside the US where HCC mortality is of much higher incidence, aggressive surveillance (every 3 months via CT-Scan or MRI) has been directly correlated with longer survival rates.
Avatar m tn If a definite diagnosis is not reached, further tests may be done. Another option is to show the results of the CT scan to another doctor and get another opinion. Take care and best regards.
Avatar f tn There is a 1.3 cm lesion within the lateral segment of the left lobe of the liver. This demonstrates peripheral nodular enhancement and likely represents a hemangioma. However, delayed imaging was not performed to confirm this.... Note is made that imaging was performed during the arterial phase which is mildly suboptimal for evaluation of the itnra-abdominal organs." I am a 32 year old woman who delivered twins 1 year ago, after some fertility treatments.
Avatar m tn 3 small hypervascullar lesions in the right lobe of the liver at the dome of 1.2 cm, .5 cm and 6mm, spleen, pancreas, adrenals and kydneys appear normal and there's no retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy and no ascites is seen. what can this be an indication of? my dr. has ordered another MRI in 3 months.
Avatar m tn There are many types of masses that can be found in the liver. The scan is the only way to tell if it is benign or cancer. You will have to wait for the results. Do you have hepatitis B? Do you have hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver? Good luck with your scan!
Avatar f tn 90 u/ml -HBV viral load- below 20 iu/ml - sgpt- 59 -sgot- 56 * ct scan, 128-slice MDCT of upper abdomen(contrast)- continous spiral sections of the abdomen were taken in both arterial and venous phase from the level of diaphragm to the renal hilum. report- -liver is mildly enlarged with normal attenuation. small hypodense lesion is seen in segment VI of liver measuring 12×12 mm. the lesion shows nodular peripheral enhancement with centripetal filling without rapid washout of contrast.
Avatar m tn Got my MRI results today...and yes the MRI is far far superior than ultrasound which didn't see a 16 mm lesion on my liver (which thanks to God seems to be just a cyst), which MRI (and I took it even without contrast) was able to see. Btw, I did my ultrasound with the most famous ultrasound doctor in my city. People, forget the ultrasound if you wan't to seriously examine your liver for liver cancer, and do the MRI instead.
Avatar m tn They thought it was a hemangioma. The results of the MRI stated it was not a Hemangioma but they were not sure what it was. The doctor ordered a Hemangiogram which said it may be but is probably not an atypical hemangioma and either the MRI or Hemangiogram stated that it was not a fatty infiltration (although I had a fatty liver). In the meantime my AFP test for my bloodwork came back slightly elevated. 5.7 they said this nothing to worry about.
Avatar n tn Thickening of the rectal wall, nonspecific in appearance. The possibility of proctitis must be considered. Direct examination may be appropriate. There is some free fluid in the pelvis Also, there is a low-density focus in the anterior aspect of the right kidney likely representing a small cyst and small low -density lesions in the left kidney, likely representing cysts. There is no retroperitoneal adenopathy. The GI tract appears normal.
Avatar m tn the dr wants to see the morhology of my liver. the entire year nothing was mentioned about the ct scan, until i was finished with treatment.
Avatar m tn Does this then really only leave an MRI scan as the longer term option for surveillance of the lesion? Or can periodic CT scans be done longer term despite the cumulative radiation exposure risks? And if so, at what frequency? Every year? Every 3 years? What then is the proper longer term standard of care for monitoring atypical hemangioma lesions.
Avatar m tn My husband has Hep C and cirrhosis of the liver stage four. The doctors did a CTscan and have found a lesion on his liver. How serious is this. They opted not to treat him because of his platlet count. They act so vague.
Avatar n tn the liver enzymes were a total shocker! So was the finding of a nodule. My hormones are actually fine considering I am in menopause. I really thought with the hot flashes they would be whacked! I had a cancer scare 3 1/2 years ago with a Fibroadenoma in my right breast which was surgically removed. Do you have anymore information or help you could give me? Thanks again for your post, it is really appreciated! You take care too. I hope your outcome will be positive! Blessings to you!