Re: Borderline Hepatomegaly

[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

Are your liver enzymes normal? If all your LFT's are normal, I'm not sure if

there's anything to be concerned about. How large is it? Just slightly

enlarged or " huge " ?

I personally don't know anyone with CML who has reported an enlarged liver (at

least not with normal LFT's) but that of course doesn't mean that it can't

happen.

Hope you get answers soon,

Tracey

>

> Hello,

> I was wondering if it is normal to have borderline Hepatomegaly with CML?

Or caused by Gleevec? Had a Ct scan and it showed this and inflammatory changes

of the abdomin.I also have had RNY and Lapband.I have been having pain and other

symptoms as stated in previous posts.Still looking for the cause..CAme across

this in my test results today with Primary Dr.Who always says everything is

" fine " .I really dispise(sp) this word.ugh..

> Thanks for any help..

> SharonS

>

[Guest guest]

Tracey,

The CT scan said " Borderline Hepatomegaly..Didn't give measurements.I just

had complete labs(15vials).Don't see LFT listed anywhere.If you tell me what

test to look for I can give you a number but I don't know which tests are for

liver.They checked for hepatitis but it was non reactive. I can tell you which

test were abnormal.My Bun/Creatine ratio is high at 26,VitD,25Hydroxy 28.3 is

low,TFR,solubale is low at 1.8, Triglycerides High at 157,LDL is low at 48,RBC

is low at 3.68, Hematocrin is high at 104, RDW is low at 9.9.

Everything else is within normal range.

Thanks for the help

SharonS

In , " Tracey " <traceyincanada@...> wrote:

>

> Hi Sharon,

>

> Are your liver enzymes normal? If all your LFT's are normal, I'm not sure if

there's anything to be concerned about. How large is it? Just slightly

enlarged or " huge " ?

>

> I personally don't know anyone with CML who has reported an enlarged liver (at

least not with normal LFT's) but that of course doesn't mean that it can't

happen.

>

> Hope you get answers soon,

> Tracey

>

>

>

> >

> > Hello,

> > I was wondering if it is normal to have borderline Hepatomegaly with CML?

Or caused by Gleevec? Had a Ct scan and it showed this and inflammatory changes

of the abdomin.I also have had RNY and Lapband.I have been having pain and other

symptoms as stated in previous posts.Still looking for the cause..CAme across

this in my test results today with Primary Dr.Who always says everything is

" fine " .I really dispise(sp) this word.ugh..

> > Thanks for any help..

> > SharonS

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

LFT stands for liver function tests which usually include AST, ALT, ALP, LD and

Bilirubin. If all of those counts are normal, I'm not sure there's any reason

to be concerned. The first sign of liver problems will show up with elevated

enzymes.

Hope you feel better soon,

Tracey

> > >

> > > Hello,

> > > I was wondering if it is normal to have borderline Hepatomegaly with

CML? Or caused by Gleevec? Had a Ct scan and it showed this and inflammatory

changes of the abdomin.I also have had RNY and Lapband.I have been having pain

and other symptoms as stated in previous posts.Still looking for the cause..CAme

across this in my test results today with Primary Dr.Who always says everything

is " fine " .I really dispise(sp) this word.ugh..

> > > Thanks for any help..

> > > SharonS

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I just seen a liver specialist yesterday. My first blood work showed positive

for Hepatitis. The second test came back totally negative. She said it was a

false positive. All of my liver stats were sky high. They are all back to normal

after being off of Gleevec since Feb 19th. I see a leukemia specialist tomorrow

but all my numbers look good and my WBC is still holding in the normal range.

The liver specialist said this was totally Gleevec induced. Hope this helps you.

Eva XXOO

From: Tracey

Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 3:08 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: Borderline Hepatomegaly

Hi Sharon,

LFT stands for liver function tests which usually include AST, ALT, ALP, LD and

Bilirubin. If all of those counts are normal, I'm not sure there's any reason to

be concerned. The first sign of liver problems will show up with elevated

enzymes.

Hope you feel better soon,

Tracey

> > >

> > > Hello,

> > > I was wondering if it is normal to have borderline Hepatomegaly with CML?

Or caused by Gleevec? Had a Ct scan and it showed this and inflammatory changes

of the abdomin.I also have had RNY and Lapband.I have been having pain and other

symptoms as stated in previous posts.Still looking for the cause..CAme across

this in my test results today with Primary Dr.Who always says everything is

" fine " .I really dispise(sp) this word.ugh..

> > > Thanks for any help..

> > > SharonS

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Sharon, How long have you had CML? I was told that sometimes the liver does

become slightly enlarged. I believe the words were extramedullary hematopoiesis

occuring in the spleen sometimes extends to the liver. This is why we lose

weight in the beginning. If your WBC has been under control for sometime the

swelling in both organs should be down. Lynn F.

[ ] Re: Borderline Hepatomegaly

Tracey,

The CT scan said " Borderline Hepatomegaly..Didn't give measurements.I just had

complete labs(15vials).Don't see LFT listed anywhere.If you tell me what test to

look for I can give you a number but I don't know which tests are for liver.They

checked for hepatitis but it was non reactive. I can tell you which test were

abnormal.My Bun/Creatine ratio is high at 26,VitD,25Hydroxy 28.3 is

low,TFR,solubale is low at 1.8, Triglycerides High at 157,LDL is low at 48,RBC

is low at 3.68, Hematocrin is high at 104, RDW is low at 9.9.

Everything else is within normal range.

Thanks for the help

SharonS

In , " Tracey " <traceyincanada@...> wrote:

>

> Hi Sharon,

>

> Are your liver enzymes normal? If all your LFT's are normal, I'm not sure if

there's anything to be concerned about. How large is it? Just slightly enlarged

or " huge " ?

>

> I personally don't know anyone with CML who has reported an enlarged liver

(at least not with normal LFT's) but that of course doesn't mean that it can't

happen.

>

> Hope you get answers soon,

> Tracey

>

>

>

> >

> > Hello,

> > I was wondering if it is normal to have borderline Hepatomegaly with CML?

Or caused by Gleevec? Had a Ct scan and it showed this and inflammatory changes

of the abdomin.I also have had RNY and Lapband.I have been having pain and other

symptoms as stated in previous posts.Still looking for the cause..CAme across

this in my test results today with Primary Dr.Who always says everything is

" fine " .I really dispise(sp) this word.ugh..

> > Thanks for any help..

> > SharonS

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Tracey,

Thanks for the info.I worry as it is a " new " issue.Kidney and liver disease run

in the family.I take alot of pills.

Thanks

SHaronS

In , " Tracey " <traceyincanada@...> wrote:

>

> Hi Sharon,

>

> LFT stands for liver function tests which usually include AST, ALT, ALP, LD

and Bilirubin. If all of those counts are normal, I'm not sure there's any

reason to be concerned. The first sign of liver problems will show up with

elevated enzymes.

>

> Hope you feel better soon,

> Tracey

>

>

> > > >

> > > > Hello,

> > > > I was wondering if it is normal to have borderline Hepatomegaly with

CML? Or caused by Gleevec? Had a Ct scan and it showed this and inflammatory

changes of the abdomin.I also have had RNY and Lapband.I have been having pain

and other symptoms as stated in previous posts.Still looking for the cause..CAme

across this in my test results today with Primary Dr.Who always says everything

is " fine " .I really dispise(sp) this word.ugh..

> > > > Thanks for any help..

> > > > SharonS

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Eva,

Yes.. Thanks for sharing your experience..

SharonS

In , " Eva " <evaob365@...> wrote:

>

> I just seen a liver specialist yesterday. My first blood work showed positive

for Hepatitis. The second test came back totally negative. She said it was a

false positive. All of my liver stats were sky high. They are all back to normal

after being off of Gleevec since Feb 19th. I see a leukemia specialist tomorrow

but all my numbers look good and my WBC is still holding in the normal range.

The liver specialist said this was totally Gleevec induced. Hope this helps you.

> Eva XXOO

>

>

> From: Tracey

> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 3:08 PM

>

> Subject: [ ] Re: Borderline Hepatomegaly

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi Sharon,

>

> LFT stands for liver function tests which usually include AST, ALT, ALP, LD

and Bilirubin. If all of those counts are normal, I'm not sure there's any

reason to be concerned. The first sign of liver problems will show up with

elevated enzymes.

>

> Hope you feel better soon,

> Tracey

>

>

> > > >

> > > > Hello,

> > > > I was wondering if it is normal to have borderline Hepatomegaly with

CML? Or caused by Gleevec? Had a Ct scan and it showed this and inflammatory

changes of the abdomin.I also have had RNY and Lapband.I have been having pain

and other symptoms as stated in previous posts.Still looking for the cause..CAme

across this in my test results today with Primary Dr.Who always says everything

is " fine " .I really dispise(sp) this word.ugh..

> > > > Thanks for any help..

> > > > SharonS

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Lynn,

I was Dx May 08.My white counts have been in normal range since about 6 weeks

or so after starting Gleevec.Not sure what's going on.Maybe nthing to worry

about.

Thanks for the info

SharonS

In , " franklin " <gfrankli@...> wrote:

>

> Dear Sharon, How long have you had CML? I was told that sometimes the liver

does become slightly enlarged. I believe the words were extramedullary

hematopoiesis occuring in the spleen sometimes extends to the liver. This is why

we lose weight in the beginning. If your WBC has been under control for sometime

the swelling in both organs should be down. Lynn F.

> [ ] Re: Borderline Hepatomegaly

>

>

>

>

>

> Tracey,

> The CT scan said " Borderline Hepatomegaly..Didn't give measurements.I just

had complete labs(15vials).Don't see LFT listed anywhere.If you tell me what

test to look for I can give you a number but I don't know which tests are for

liver.They checked for hepatitis but it was non reactive. I can tell you which

test were abnormal.My Bun/Creatine ratio is high at 26,VitD,25Hydroxy 28.3 is

low,TFR,solubale is low at 1.8, Triglycerides High at 157,LDL is low at 48,RBC

is low at 3.68, Hematocrin is high at 104, RDW is low at 9.9.

> Everything else is within normal range.

> Thanks for the help

> SharonS

>

> In , " Tracey " <traceyincanada@> wrote:

> >

> > Hi Sharon,

> >

> > Are your liver enzymes normal? If all your LFT's are normal, I'm not sure

if there's anything to be concerned about. How large is it? Just slightly

enlarged or " huge " ?

> >

> > I personally don't know anyone with CML who has reported an enlarged liver

(at least not with normal LFT's) but that of course doesn't mean that it can't

happen.

> >

> > Hope you get answers soon,

> > Tracey

> >

> >

> >

> > >

> > > Hello,

> > > I was wondering if it is normal to have borderline Hepatomegaly with

CML? Or caused by Gleevec? Had a Ct scan and it showed this and inflammatory

changes of the abdomin.I also have had RNY and Lapband.I have been having pain

and other symptoms as stated in previous posts.Still looking for the cause..CAme

across this in my test results today with Primary Dr.Who always says everything

is " fine " .I really dispise(sp) this word.ugh..

> > > Thanks for any help..

> > > SharonS

> > >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

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