Fatty liver with 9.7kPa stigfness

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Asked for Female, 31 Years

OBSERVATIONS: Liver fat quantification showed the fat fraction of 7.6%, suggesting grade – 1 steatosis. Elastography performed showed widening and slow progression of shear waves. Stiffness maps showed the stiffness to be around 9.7 kPa, suggesting stage – 4 fibrosis. Hepatic iron concentration is 15.5µmols/g suggesting no iron overload. Mild hepatomegaly is noted with diffuse surface nodularity. No focal lesion. Gall bladder is distended. minimal sludge is noted within the lumen. No biliary dilatation. Spleen is enlarged in size and measures 14 cms supero-inferiorly. Pancreas is normal. Impression:  Stage – 4 hepatic fibrosis.  Grade – 1 hepatic steatosis.  No evidence of iron overload.

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Dr. Shariq Ahmed

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For a young lady stage 4 hepatic fibrosis is concerning, i suggest you see professional help, and plan for liver biopsy

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HBsAg , Hcv to be tested plan for liver biopsy

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Dr. Juhi Shah

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Considering your age,this is something to be taken seriously.