[xena1]

can anyone actually interpet what this says??? i can't ..

thank you
xena

Technique: after scout view and oral contrast administration, transaxial contigous CT images were obtained from lung bases through the kidneys post IV contrast during peak aterial phase, followed by similar scan ending at lllac crest during hepatic venous phase and then a delayed scan from the llac crest through the symphysis pubis. Total image count is 141.

finding: Bilateral shallow plueral plques at posterior thoracic gutters. Two hypodense liver rounded lesions [2 cm- image 58 and 0.8 cm- image 59] with slight enhancement at margins increaseing on later phase post IV contrast. No renal calculi or obstructive uropathy. No renal masses or cyst. no bowel obstruction, perforation , inflamation, or masses. normal appendix, uterus has enlarged endomterial canal with heterogenous decresed attenuation contents with diameter of 2.2 cm at fundus [image 120] Ovaries are unremarkable. No free air or free fluid. no other significant findings.

Impression: 1 shallow pleural plaques at both thoracic gutters - no calcifications. 2 Two liver lesions suggestive of cavernous hemangiomas- recommend correlation with ultrasound, consider MRI abdomen, 3 enlarged endometrial canal at fundus; recommended correlation with beta- HCG and pelvic ultrasound study, 4 no other significant findings

[dahlek]

as if you've gotten the 'once over' as they say!
I am surprised that your doc that ordered the test hasn't called you yet? IF not, IF it were me, I'd call and ask WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN, PLEASE? Should I make an appointment so you can explain this to me thoroughly? Be nice, clearly confused and ask what about the recommended follow up testing? IF the doc just goes 'now, now, don't worry' go get a second opinion. I say this, not even knowing why you had the tests.

I have been through HEAPs plus of testing for several things in the last few years, some of it truly major. I have learned not to worry about it until I know what I have to worry about! IF it were really critical, you should have heard from the doc who ordered the tests by now [unless - like many, is/are on vaction this week- little comfort there for sure!]

I'd be a polite and persistent telephone pest until I got some answers, specific ones and then go on from there. I sure hope this helps - don't panic until you really need to, please? - j

[shiney sue]

This would really be better if the Dr. who ordered this told you what he
was looking for,are you getting a second opinion and taking a peek.
Well it belongs to you but from what I see just either ask your Dr.
Or take it to the one who should be reading it,you don't want someone
to read it wrong and scare you to pieces... We are here to help
but not Drs. Good luck Sue