Question: Hi, I have recently done a blood test and ultrasound on my liver. The blood test reveals a slightly elevated ALT level and the ultrasound report says this: "The liver is normal in size and echogenicity with slightly heterogeneous echotexture but no focal liver lesions were identified. Liver surface is smooth. Pancreas appreas normal. The gallbladder is non tender and appears normal with gallstones. There is no bile duct dilation. CBD measures 1.5mm, Kidneys are unremarkable and spleen is not enlarged. Abdominal aorta appears normal. No ascites. Conclusion: Mild heterogeneous hepatic echotexture but no focal liver lesions are seem. No other abnormality."

Do you know what this means? I am a chronic hepatitis B carrier and just a but concerned about this. I have normal blood test and ultrasound when I perform half yearly blood test and annual ultrasound until now. Thank you very much.

Thank you for the reply. Do you know what may cause the possible acar tissue, since my previous ultrasound 6 months ago has no such abnormality. Is it any of he diet or lifestyle features that can cause this in such a short space of time?

Many thanks for your help!