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Liver elastography

Imaging & Scans estimated about CNY 500-1000 (estimated about USD 75-150) 30 min

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Description

Liver elastography assesses liver stiffness to diagnose fibrosis or cirrhosis, especially for patients with hepatitis, fatty liver, or alcohol-related disease; costs ¥500–¥1000 in China, with ChinaMedicalHub assisting hospital booking and interpreter support.

Main Uses

Liver elasticity measurement is primarily used for non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. It helps in monitoring the progression of liver diseases, evaluating the effectiveness of treatments, and making decisions about the need for liver biopsy. This test is particularly useful in patients with chronic liver diseases, including those undergoing antiviral therapy or lifestyle modifications.

Normal Range

The normal range for liver stiffness measurement (LSM) using transient elastography is typically less than 7.0 kPa, indicating a healthy liver without significant fibrosis. Values between 7.1 to 12.5 kPa suggest mild to moderate fibrosis, while values above 12.5 kPa may indicate severe fibrosis or cirrhosis.

Low Values - Possible Causes

Low values in liver elasticity tests are generally not a concern and usually do not require further investigation. However, very low readings might be due to technical issues during the test, such as incorrect probe placement, or could reflect a highly compliant, healthy liver tissue.

High Values - Possible Causes

High values in liver elasticity tests can be caused by several conditions: 1. Chronic viral hepatitis (such as Hepatitis B or C), 2. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), 3. Alcoholic liver disease, 4. Autoimmune liver diseases, 5. Metabolic disorders leading to liver damage.

estimated about CNY 500-1000

estimated about USD 75-150

Duration: 30 min