Fibroscan score

[sharilaine]

Can anyone give me an idea of what my score means? Last fibroscan result is 17.9

Is this a normal result for 18mths post transplant with PBC back after 33 mths post transplant?

So far all I can see is that it falls in the category of 4, being cirrhosis.

Would love to have an idea as doc has given no explanation.

Many thanks, Shari.

[sharilaine]

Should say 3 months post transplant not 33!

[AyrshireK]

Whilst that score is in the cirrhosis range it could be a false high. Fibroscan is notorious for not being able to tell the difference between inflammation in the liver and actual fibrosis. Some people with inflammation get a false elevated fibroscan score so fibroscan alone doesn't reveal the full/accurate picture. Certainly it should be checked alongside your most recent bloods - if they are showing elevations in ALT, AST, ALP etc. it's possible it's an inflated/inaccurate kPa score.

Wait and see what doctors say.

Are you 3 months post transplant or 18 months post transplant? that line of your post doesn't quite make sense. Are you 18 months post t/p but your PBC reared its ugly head after 3 months?

Katie