info on cirrhosis

[Powley]

I see that some people post about kpa and meld scores

Can someone explain this please

My partner was cirrhosis and no one has mentioned any type of score

[AyrshireK]

A kPa (tissue density) score is obtained via a Fibroscan, however, if the diagnosis of cirrhosis is already firmly established then it is unlikely he'll need or have a fibroscan as it's a tool used in diagnosis. My hubby who was diagnosed with cirrhosis in 2012 never had a fibroscan as his cirrhosis was obvious based on ultrasound scan and symptoms.

MELD or in the UKELD refer to the Model for End Stage Liver Disease or United Kingdom Model for End Stage Liver Disease are calculations that doctors might use to assess severity of disease, establish an estimated life expectancy and/or need for transplant. Some doctors might share this information with you whilst others don't as it can lead to false fear about 'life expectancy' but it is only a guide.

MELD/UKELD is calculated using numbers from Serum Creatine, Serum Bilirubin, Serum Sodium and INR (blood clotting).

In 12 years we were never told hubbies UKELD score - a score of 49 used to be the minimum figure for transplant listing (other than in the case of liver cancer).

Katie

[Powley in reply to AyrshireK]

Thanks for the info Katie, that makes sense as the diagnosis was cirrhosis

Thank you