hi. i just got a report from the hospital of a sonogram that was done last week. I'm hoping someone can defipher it for me http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif I had gone to the hospital because of chest pains. A stress test was done and besides a murmur, my heart was said to be fine.

I'll simply write the conclusions:

1) Thickening and edematous wall of the gallbladder (to 4.3 mm) with a small gallbladder polyp being shown with no cholelithiasis or definite choledocholithiasis (both being stones, i think) being seen. This is most consistent with secondary changes from the patient's reported hepatitis C.

Acalculus cholecystitis would be less likely, but cannot be excluded.

2) otherwise unremarkable abdominal ultrasound with non visualization of the pancreas.

<sigh>

(it was also noted that there was no pericholecystic fluid seen)

Thanks for any input!

Wes


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Hi. I just wanted to add to my question that i never understood hcv would have an impact on my gallbladder (or any other organ...my doctor never told me anything in that order until speaking with an internist at the hospital and reading the sono report) like that. or could it possibly be trom the treatment?

Hi Wes 2112,~ great RUSH album. I am no expert, but it sounds like your Pancreas is fine and that great news. This is one organ that cant' be replaced. I believe a Polyp is a small growth, not un-normal, the doctors remove these to test for bad cell growth. That is what they do in colon exams at least, if my understanding of Polyp is correct. The "No pericholecystic fluid seen" the only part that sticks out that I see, is the cystic and not having any sounds good to me. It is not fuild anyhow and that may mean it is not growing.

hiya boonies. thanks for the reply!

I have a real curiosity about the care i have been getting here concerning side effects and secondary illnesses of this pegintron therapy.

i wrote a letter to the director of the clinic who told me they were in charge of my general health during pegintron therapy back in january. i think i even posted the letter to this board at the same time. i dont know if the letter was taken seriously or what, but there was no response to it.

All i know now is that my thinking is somewhat clearer since ending the tx, but my body hurts all over, and there is abnormalities in several different systems already.

I'm quite happy about the PCR results but, as THanbey keeps driving home, it was no emergency that i needed tx immediately to survive.

I am happy to feel more at ease knowing that the viral load is undetectable therefore a less likely chance of transmission from me to anyone else.

Of course i will always take the same precautions as if my viral load was high..

Thanks for your patronage, you great bunch of people!

Wes

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my nurse called today. 8 days after the test.

she said the gallbladder problem was caused by hep C.

i asked her if she meant the tx, and she wasnt sure and just repeated that it was because of the HCV. does this sound normal?

does anybody think i should call an oncologist?

i have been reading that if a polyp is discovered because of symptoms, the patient is considered a likely candidate having it removed.



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I'm no radiologist but it sounds like you have an enlarged gallbladder from HCV only (not the meds). Something I haven't heard of either but the gallbladder is connected to the liver so it makes sense.

I don't know if I would call an oncologist just yet. It didn't sound serious and stress can bring on a gallbladder attack! Doesn't sound like you have any stones, just a polyp. Make sure your MD returns your call or get a copy of the report and call the MD that signed off on the xray. They should be able to thoroughly answer your questions.

Take care Wes and let us know what you find out

Jeannie

yeah. i dont understand this at all. i dont remember much posting about this subject. it might be time for me to visit another board here. because the report said most likely due to his reported condition of hepatitis C, i decided to post here first.

I hope you're doing well J, and everyone else!!!

I'm scheduled for a HIDA Scan on the 14th. I'm still considering making an appointment with an oncologist. My doctor is way slow and the report of the sonogram was sent to the hospital emergency department STAT and it wasnt them who ordered the test.


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hi Wes1212
i really hope that you will find the right answers that you feel comfortable with.
i know a person who had buckled over with pancreas pain, and i was there.she never had hep, but drinking was the problem,although she never cared, as she continued to drink as soon as she was able.(why is beyond me).i am by "no"means insinuating that you drink,please don't get me wrong.it's just that when i read your posting, then replie on gallbladder, it reminded me of "a person i know".
keep the faith, bless you...........mj