Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does Echogenic Area Measuring 1.4 Cm Indicate?

I had an ultrasound done because I had a pain on my right side underneath my ribs. Gallbladder came back normal but the neck of my pancreas came back with a "questionable" echogenic area measuring 1.4cm. Could that be a gallstone? I'm supposed to get a CT scan and I do have an appt with a GI specialist.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Thu, 31 Jul 2014 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 1 Aug 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
welcome to Health care magic.
1.It seems to be there is an echogenic ( white on ultrasound)area in the head.
2.For confirmation what it is, you have to get an CECT (contrast enhanced computer tomography)
3.No i don't think it is gallstone, any stone on the CBD / MPD shows particular symptoms with dilatation of the duct pre and post obstruction / calculus.
4.Good you have CT planned and a specialist - CT will give you definitive diagnosis.

Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Gallstone


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does Echogenic Area Measuring 1.4 Cm Indicate?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.It seems to be there is an echogenic ( white on ultrasound)area in the head. 2.For confirmation what it is, you have to get an CECT (contrast enhanced computer tomography) 3.No i don t think it is gallstone, any stone on the CBD / MPD shows particular symptoms with dilatation of the duct pre and post obstruction / calculus. 4.Good you have CT planned and a specialist - CT will give you definitive diagnosis. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.