I was told that i have fatty infiltration of the liver...?

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I also have Gallbladder sludge, and my gallbladder is distended, i go see the Surgeon today, do you think he will remove my gallbladder?
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Result of biopsy: Normal colon mucosa with mild infiltration of pigment-laden macrophages, ?

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I had colonoscopy.
Clinical data: Melanosis coli
Result of biopsy: Normal colon mucosa with mild infiltration of pigment-laden macrophages, compatible with melanosis coli. What is recommended?
Melanosis coli is dark discolouration of the colon (due to the above-mentioned macrophages). It is quite a common benign condition that is associated with the use of laxatives in those with constipation. Nothing specific really needs to be done about it - it is not associated with any negative consequences.  (+ info)

For bone metastases what are the pros/cons of local infiltration of anesthetic over palliative radiation?

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osteosarcoma, 19 m, looking at radiation to spine for pain relief, have compression fractures. been told rad could help strengthen the bones and prevent more fractures but might feel worse before better

wondering if that's worth it given id have to go into hosp for it having just come home and dont like the travel

atm on dilaudid, fentanyl and a nerve block
Didn’t the radiation oncologist go over this with you? This is a big part of their job so that you may make an informed decision. There is no way to answer you without knowing what kind of cancer you are referring to, the age of the patient, the location of the bone mets, what treatment has been given, etc. If you or the patient have discovered additional questions call the radiation oncologist and ask.  (+ info)

My mother has multiple fibroids. Histopathology report shows stroma has moderate infiltration by lymphocytes.

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Diagnosis: Early secretory endomertium with chronic endometritis.

is it cancer? or just simple fibroids. She is taking lukrine depot once a month for three months for treatment. Is this treatment for for cancer or just simple fibroids?b
Not cancer.
"Early secretory endometrium" just refers to the stage in the menstrual cycle that the endometrium is in.
And endometritis means inflammation of the endometrium. The infiltration by lymphocytes causes the inflammation. They invade to fight off whatever may be in the endometrium that isn't supposed to be there. Cancer would show invasion of malignant cells, meaning invasion of endometrial cells that are mutated from their normal endometrial cell counterparts. Invasion by lymphocytes is okay, and not cancerous.
As for lukrine, I'm not sure what that is. Are you sure that's the correct med? There is leuprolide (generic) also known as Lupron (brand name), which is a gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist. This acts as a hormone that decreases the amount of estrogen that the ovaries make. This causes the fibroids to shrink. So if this is the med that your mother is on, then it is for fibroids.
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What is bone marrow infiltration?

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I'm 35 year old girl and fell down the stairs a year and half ago,landing flat on my coccyx and suffered in pain ever since. Recently had a MRI scan indicating marrow changes in my coccyx, now have had blood test which it said on notes could indicate BONE MARROW INFILTRATION. Get results Friday, anyone help in the meantime??
Makes no sense. The only way to know there is bone marrow "infiltration" with anything is to do a bone marrow biopsy and aspirate. No peripheral blood test can discern this. And what is your marrow supposed to be infiltrated with? Your history - as provided - is only trauma to the coccyx. That would cause no bone marrow disease. Unless there is more to your history than we are given. Of course your doctor is the one to explain this very strange report.  (+ info)

"Diffuse fatty infiltration of the liver" Does this mean Cirrosis of the liver?

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Or could it mean other possibilites as well?
I don't drink, I have thryoid cancer, and I just had a baby.
*correction cirrhosis
Not yet.  (+ info)

Mild fatty liver infiltration?

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how can it be reversed? Dr said i had it today (after ultrasound results came in) and now is ordering a CT scan and referrng me to a hepatologist.... just wondering if it reverseible and how so? Will losing weight help?
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what are risk &dangers of liver & pancreas fat infiltration?

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Anytime their is fat in your organs it reduces their ability to function correctly and strains them.
It is normal for your liver to contain some fat. But if fat accounts for more than 10% of your liver’s weight, then you have fatty liver and you may develop more serious complications.

Fatty liver may cause no damage, but sometimes the excess fat leads to inflammation of the liver. This condition, called steatohepatitis, does cause liver damage. Sometimes, inflammation from a fatty liver is linked to alcohol abuse; this is known as alcoholic steatohepatitis. Otherwise the condition is called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH.

An inflamed liver may become scarred and hardened over time. This condition, called cirrhosis, is serious and often leads to liver failure.


NASH is one of the top three leading causes of cirrhosis.
What are the symptoms of fatty liver?

A fatty liver produces no symptoms on its own, so people often learn about their fatty liver when they have medical tests for other reasons. NASH can damage your liver for years or even decades without causing any symptoms. If the disease gets worse, you may experience fatigue, weight loss, abdominal discomfort, weakness and confusion.

What causes fatty liver?

Eating excess calories causes fat to build up in the liver. When the liver does not process and break down fats as it normally should, too much fat will accumulate. People tend to develop fatty liver if they have certain other conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, or high triglycerides. Alcohol abuse, rapid weight loss and malnutrition may also lead to fatty liver. However, some people develop fatty liver even if they have none of these conditions – so everyone should know about it.

How is fatty liver diagnosed?

Your doctor may see something unusual in your blood test or notice that your liver is slightly enlarged during a routine checkup. These could be signs of a fatty liver. To make sure you don’t have another liver disease, your doctor may ask for more blood tests, an ultrasound, a CT scan or an MRI. If other diseases are ruled out, you may be diagnosed with NASH. The only way to know for sure is to get a liver biopsy. Your doctor will remove a sample of liver tissue with a needle and check it under a microscope.


What new treatments for fatty liver are being studied?

Fatty liver is currently the focus of intense research to provide us with better tools for treatment in the future. Scientists are studying whether various medications can help reduce the inflammation on your liver, including new diabetes medications that may help you even if you don’t have diabetes.

How is fatty liver treated?

There are no medical or surgical treatments for fatty liver, but there are some steps you can take that may help prevent or reverse some of the damage. In general, if you have fatty liver, and in particular if you have NASH, you should:

Lose weight – safely! That usually means losing no more than one or two pounds a week.
Lower your triglycerides through diet, medication or both
Avoid alcohol
Control your diabetes, if you have it
Eat a balanced, healthy diet
Increase your physical activity
Get regular checkups from a doctor who specializes in liver care
If I’ve been diagnosed with fatty liver, what questions should I ask my doctor?

“What is the likely cause of my fatty liver?”
“Do I have NASH? If not, how likely am I to develop NASH?”
“Do I have cirrhosis? If not, how likely am I to develop cirrhosis?”
“Do I need to lose weight? How can I do so safely?”
“Should I be taking any medication to control my triglyceride levels?”
“What medications or other substances should I avoid to protect my liver?”
Who is at risk for fatty liver?

Most (but not all) fatty liver patients are middle-aged and overweight. The risk factors most commonly linked to fatty liver disease are:

Overweight (body mass index of 25-30)
Obesity (body mass index above 30)
Diabetes
Elevated triglyceride levels
What is the best way to prevent fatty liver?

The best way to reduce your risk of developing fatty liver is to maintain a healthy weight and normal triglyceride levels. You should also avoid excess alcohol and other substances that could harm your liver.  (+ info)

I always feel my stomach is bloated. Does it have something to do with the fatty infiltration of my liver?

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go to a dr.
maybe your gall bladder, irritable bowel, ulcers, ect.  (+ info)

what causes fatty infiltration of the liver?

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don`t believe it is cause by drinking because IT IS NOT!!!!..............I had surgery no my liver 1year ago I had a large mass on the back side and 2fatty deposit on the top part of my liver,my doctors took half of my liver in a 7hour surgery.but my point is that i`m not a drinker I never drink but i had the fatty tissue on my liver so no it isn`t cause by drinking.  (+ info)

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