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CT Scan Results for ER admission 2-22-14


This is the Final Report results of the scan they did on his admission to the ER.

******* Please note that my explanations of things like bilirubin are from a non-professional point of view. If there is a problem you are researching for yourself or a loved one, please do more research and consult your doctor.

They found a 5 x 5-inch mass causing havoc in my son's body.

Findings:
There is a large low-density mass that is centered in the mesentery this extends into the right lobe of the liver as well as the left lobe of the liver and extends and compresses the right kidney and extends into the retroperitoneal and prevertebral soft tissues this mass measures up to 12.5 cm in the AP diameter and 11.7 cm in the craniocaudal dimension. This mass is causing significant intrahepatic delayed ductal dilation. The pancreas appears to be displaced inferiorly.

The IVC is compressed.   (Of course, we didn’t understand this at the time, but this fact will be Mathew’s nemesis.)

There is a trace right-sided pleural effusion noted.

The mass appears to compress and possibly invade the right kidney.

There is more, but this gives you an idea.


While I am being technical, I will mention that Mathew’s lab work on his admission date had his bilirubin at 7.5. 

FYI Bilirubin is a reddish yellow pigment made during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. Normal levels vary slightly from lab to lab; they range from about 0.2 – 1.2 mg/dL.

In Mathew’s case, his bile ducts were blocked and his liver invaded by the tumor causing the high bilirubin. This was the reason for his red urine.


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