I m a 62 year old female, 5 6 and 150 lbs. I had a recent liver ultrasound and the impression is: Slight coarsening of the hepatic echotexture without intrahepatic biliary ductal dilatation or mass. I was diagnosed with Stage 2, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis about 12 years ago. I m taking Ursodiol and my liver function tests were in the normal range in January. I also have Scleroderma, Sjogrens, Raynauds, GERD and Osteoporosis. I eat a low fat, gluten-free and dairy-free diet, and very rarely have a glass of wine. When researching on-line, it appears the coarsening could be related to fatty liver or cirrhosis. What do the results appear to indicate?
Hello, As per your history you have already been diagnosed with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (on unsocial) and a number of other autoimmune disorders (like Progress, Scleroderma etc.). HERD can occur as a result of Scleroderma. PBC is a known cause for chronic liver disease which causes coarse hepatic echo texture on USG.  You would need to monitor the liver function tests including INR levels. I would suggest you to discuss with your gastroenterologist regarding a Transient Hepatic Cartography which can indicate the degree of liver fibrosis and damage.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care 