Question 1

what does fatty infiltration of the liver mean?

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Fat accumulation: It means the liver has increase amount of fat in the hepatocytes. It is the most common liver disease in the USA, if not the world.

Question 2

what does diffuse fatty infiltration of the liver mean?

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Obesity: The most common cause of fat in the liver is due to obesity.  If you lose weight the fat in the liver will resolve too.  It can also be caused by high cholesterol, high triglycerides or heavy alcohol use.  "Diffuse infiltration" just means that they see fat deposits distributed evenly throughout the liver.

Question 3

what does mild diffuse fatty infiltration of the liver mean?

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Nonspecific: Hi!
It means that the cells of the liver are accumulating fat and not getting rid of it.  
This can be due to alcohol, overuse of tylenol (acetaminophen) (and several other medications), malnutrition, as well as metabolic problems like diabetes, obesity and elevated triglycerides.  
Mild fatty liver itself is usually not dangerous, but it can sometimes progress, and it can be sign of one of the above diseases.

Question 4

what is increased echogenisity s/o fatty infiltration in liver.

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Deposition of fat: This can ovcur from obesity/ diabetes or excessive alcohol use.

Question 5

can you please tell me about fatty infiltration of the pancreas?

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Fat within the organ: When fat deposits within the substance of the organ, it is termed fatty infiltration and may lead to symptoms associated with insufficiency. This is most common in the liver, but can happen in the pancreas.

Question 6

homogenously increased hepatic echotexture likely due to diffuse fatty infiltration?

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Sounds right...: Interpretation on sono report. Fatty infiltration of the liver commonly occurs with overweight/obesity, alcohol intake, some meds. May or may not cause increased size of liver, discomfort, abnormal blood tests. May lead to chronic inflammation and liver disease in some. Rx first with rx the underlying issues-lose weight, cut back or cut out alcohol, check meds with doc.

Question 7

how can fatty liver infiltration be reversed.?

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First find the cause: Early signal  ( one of ) for  liver failure is fatty infiltration. First step is to find the cause to reverse, like alcohol, drugs, medication , hepatitis nutrition  lack of vitamins, minerals etc sedentary life  other bad habits , stop them . Omega 3 fatty acids are shown to improve fatty  liver, some times it may not be possible.

Question 8

how do doctors treat severe fatty infiltration of the pancreas?

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Fatty infiltration: There are many ways for the doctor to treat this. Surely if you have been shown that you have severe fatty infiltration of the pancreas, the doctor must discuss this with you as soon as possible.
Hope all goes well - please keep me informed.

Question 9

hi doctors, was just wondering what is focal fatty infiltration of the liver?

Accepted Answer

Uneven distribution: of fat in the liver - more in some areas than others. on imaging, this can often be mistaken for a lesion - but is indeed a benign entity.

Question 10

if have just been diagnosed by grade ii fatty infiltration of liver, how serious is the matter?

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Possibly serious: It depends on the cause.  Any type of poisoning (alcohol) should be stopped and you should see your doctor.

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