Question 1

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 2

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 3

ultrasound one year ago said diffuse fatty infiltration of the liver, now it says fatty infiltration of the liver with focal fatty sparring, meaning?

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Inflammation: or irritation which may be from several causes, the two most common reasons would be elevated cholesterol/triglycerides and alcohol abuse. If you consume alcohol, stop for 1 month and repeat exam. I also suggest fasting blood tests for cholesterol, triglycerides and hepatitis.

Question 4

alt 142 ast 77 are these bad? duagnosed with mild diffuse fatty infiltration of liver in july 2013 if enzymes keep rising does it means its worse

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Not necessarily: The liver enzymes in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease can fluctuate up and down.  It would be preferred, however, to see them return to normal, suggesting that the degree of fat in the liver has diminished to neglible levels.

Question 5

can ct scan tell difference between mild diffuse fatty infiltration of liver vs cirrhosis?

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Sometimes: Cirrhosis DX based on symptoms, physical exam, and history of risk factors such as alcoholism. Obesity is now most common cause for fatty liver. Fatty infiltration can cause enlargement of liver.Cirrhosis usually causes hardening with scarring and reduction in liver size. Ct exam can sometimes detect fatty infiltration by reduced density of liver in some cases. Most accurate DX is biopsy of liver.

Question 6

mild diffuse fatty infiltration of liver alt 142 ast 77 low function gallbladder  bilirubin fluctuates can this mean cirrhosis or coild it b from gb?

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Could be: From the gallbladder if it is not functioning properly and giving you symptoms. Numbers alone really don't tell much without the story behind it.

Question 7

ct scan reveals mild diffuse fatty infiltration of liver.galbladder is contracted-post prandial status pancreas is obscured by bowl gases.whats this?

Accepted Answer

Fatty liver: Hi. What was the indication for the abdominal CT? Elevated liver enzymes? The only objective abnormality there is the mild fatty liver (aka hepatic steatosis). The empty gallbladder is not a problem. The fact the pancreas can't be visualized well is probably not a problem unless the CT was being done to look for pancreatic pathology. Do you have type 2 diabetes?

Question 8

mild diffuse fatty infiltration liver enzymes will raise and lower and raise again is this normal or does it mean it's getting worse? is this nafld

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Abnormal Liver test: If you are truly having nafld, liver associated enzymes can be fluctuated.  However, make sure you have thorough liver work up to assure you do not have other liver diseases, specifically viral hepatitis.

Question 9

d-dimer level .76 high.  inr test 1.1 high. total protein 8.6 high. diffuse fatty infiltration liver. what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Diffuse fatty infiltration can have many causes, common ones being fatty liver due to alcohol and fatty liver associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes. It would require more information to settle the issue. However, if you are even slightly overweight, reduce you weight through diet and exercise, not easy, but essential.

Question 10

is mild diffuse infiltration fatty liver bad? is it early stages? can it turn into cirrhosis? is it curable?

Accepted Answer

See answer: Fatty liver or hepatic steatosis is not uncommon, and occurs often in people who may be overweight.  It can be reversed by losing weight and watching your diet with decreased fats.  Rarely will this turn into cirrhosis, but you certainly do not want to drink alcohol all the time and/or take medications that go through the liver (like tylenol) often.  Have lft's monitored with a dr.  Best wishes.

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Ultrasound one year ago said diffuse fatty infiltration of the liver, now it says fatty infiltration of the liver with focal fatty sparring, meaning?

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Alt 142 ast 77 are these bad? duagnosed with mild diffuse fatty infiltration of liver in july 2013 if enzymes keep rising does it means its worse

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Can ct scan tell difference between mild diffuse fatty infiltration of liver vs cirrhosis?

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Mild diffuse fatty infiltration of liver alt 142 ast 77 low function gallbladder bilirubin fluctuates can this mean cirrhosis or coild it b from gb?

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Ct scan reveals mild diffuse fatty infiltration of liver.galbladder is contracted-post prandial status pancreas is obscured by bowl gases.whats this?

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Mild diffuse fatty infiltration liver enzymes will raise and lower and raise again is this normal or does it mean it's getting worse? is this nafld

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D-dimer level .76 high. inr test 1.1 high. total protein 8.6 high. diffuse fatty infiltration liver. what could this mean?

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Is mild diffuse infiltration fatty liver bad? is it early stages? can it turn into cirrhosis? is it curable?

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