Table 2 Abdominal organ diameters by ultrasound scan
Abdominal organ | Before induction chemotherapy | After induction chemotherapy | After two consolidation chemotherapy cycles |
|---|---|---|---|
Liver (cm) | 19.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
Spleen (cm) | 18 | 14 | 13.3 |
Portal vein (mm) | 12 | Normal | 9.7 |
Splenic vein (mm) | 9.2 | Normal | 7 |
Superior mesenteric vein (mm) | 9.5 | Normal | 7.8 |
Portal vein mean velocity (cm/second) | 21.5 | Not available | 23 |
ARFI (kPa) | 8.16 | Not available | 3.96 |
Gallbladder wall (mm) | 9 | Normal | < 4 |
Abdominal lymph nodes (max. diameter, mm) | 20.9 | Not available | Not visible |