Elastography and cirrhosid

[Linakes]

I had 3 scans from 3 doctors, results were 6.9kpa 3.5kpa and 5.01kpa. Can I still have cirrhosis?

[Linakes]

The first was done with share wave elastography

[MINTVCX]

Based on provided results I think is highly unlikely. What was the reason of all these tests? Any indications or factors you suspect liver disease?

[Linakes in reply to MINTVCX]

Alcohol. And ct scan showed mild heterogenity.

[MINTVCX]

I see. Please follow your hepatologist. I would not worry too much if I were you. Good luck.

[Linakes in reply to MINTVCX]

But if Ct picked up something, there must be something. I had 3 ultrasounds after that, all were fine

[MINTVCX in reply to Linakes]

I think "mild heterogeneity" is not enough to diagnose serious liver issue. It is some finding that maybe need some futher tests (which I think you have already had). Please ask hepatologist for all your doubts. Your doctor has all your medical history and is the best option to ask.

[Linakes in reply to MINTVCX]

I read about people with very low kap who obviously present with cirrhosis symptoms, so I am not convinced elastohraphy is good at rulling out cirrhosis as it claims to be..

[MINTVCX in reply to Linakes]

It is better to rule out than to confirm according to statistics. But of course no test is 100% perfect.