Minimal residual hepatic parenchyma means there's not much functional liver left.
A homogeneous liver is one that has the same texture throughout.
Increased echogenicity of the hepatic parenchyma consistent with steatosis means that there is an increase in fat content within the liver, leading to a brighter appearance on ultrasound. This finding is suggestive of fatty liver disease, which can be associated with conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and high alcohol consumption. Further evaluation and management may be needed to address this issue.
i just saw my abdominal echo and the results showed mild coarsening of the hepatic echotexture that could be related to diffuse hepatocelluiar disease. what does this mean> can it be cancer of liver?
The liver is so dense that the ultrasound exam couldn't show much, and something may have been missed.
Hepatic is referring to the liver. For another example, your kidneys are referred to as "renal".
Hepatic.
Parenchymal means related to the parenchyma, and parenchyma means the bulk of an organ. So the lung parenchyma is the main part of the lung, and the thyroid parenchyma is the main mass of the thyroid.
Parenchyma is a term mean to describe a bulk of a substance. Homogenous means the 1. same or similar kind or nature 2. of uniform structure or composition. In together Homogenous parenchyma could be described as: A bulk of a substance which has a uniform structure and composition.
No, "pancreatic" means pertaining to the pancreas. Hepatic means pertaining to the liver.
Hepatic microsomal induction, you might mean, is as it is, induction of hepatic microsomal enzymes. These microsomal enzymes are found in the liver and are responsible for the metabolism of drugs that we take in. There are some drugs though, that can increase the activity of these enzymes. Some examples are: Dicoumarol Disulfiram Isoniazid Cimetidine Chloramphenicol Sulfonamides If these drugs are taken in along with another, the metabolism of the other drug will be decreased, resulting in an increased half life.
Parenchyma is a term mean to describe a bulk of a substance. Homogenous means the 1. same or similar kind or nature 2. of uniform structure or composition. In together Homogenous parenchyma could be described as: A bulk of a substance which has a uniform structure and composition.