Question 1

i have several hemangiomas on my liver had u/s  and only said small fat infiltration but no mention of  hemangiomas could the fat really ve the hemang?

Accepted Answer

Its possible: U/s may have missed flow through lesions making it seem like fat. Hemangiomas here are benign and should be little cause for concern.

Question 2

i've heard that liver is amazing organ it can regenerate itself to great degree.so, can it recover itself frm mild fat infiltration?if i cut fat intake?

Accepted Answer

Diet exercise: Fatty liver is a serious problem that responds readily to diet. Fatty liver caused by diet high in sugar and other simple carbohydrates. Excess body fat, the result of eating too many calories and  sedentary lifestyle contribute to many health problems including fatty liver disease. Fatty  liver is reversible by diet/exercise. Progress in reducing fat in liver followed by liver enzymes decreasing.

Question 3

enlarged liver w/fatty infiltration" per ultrasound. diet in progress; will it reverse the enlargement or reduce fat infiltration? long term impact?

Accepted Answer

It could.: I have certainly seen patients with evidence of fatty liver reverse the condition with diet and exercise induced weight loss, particularly when the waist circumference is reduced.  Fatty liver whether NAFLD or NASH are potentially serious conditions which can lead to cirrhosis.

Question 4

recently in ultra sound i have grade 1 fatty infiltration liver.. last year i had gallstones and i dnt have fatty liver..now i dnt have stones and i had fatty liver..am not fat..am thin only.height 5.5cm and weight 52..can fatty liver will be cured ?

Accepted Answer

Controlled : Fatty infiltration of the liver is a mysterious illness that can be caused by overweight, diabetes, alcohol, some food supplements or nothing at all. In a few it can lead to cirrhosis (scarring).  You need to be evaluated by a Gastroenterologist or (preferably) by a Hepatologist (liver specialist).

Question 5

my identical twin sister found out through a sonogram that she has gallstones a fat infiltration around the liver. i am very  "worried about her.?

Accepted Answer

Overweight?: Gallstones common, especially in women, especially if overweight,  been pregnant. Fatty liver common, especially if overweight, or drinker, some meds.  Check with md.

Question 6

report of ct-abdo/pelvic w/ contrast says "liver has tiny amount of focal fat infiltration near the falciform ligament." should there be further eval?

Accepted Answer

No: This is a very common finding on CT scans and MRI of the abdomen.

Question 7

what does fatty infiltration of the liver mean?

Accepted Answer

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 8

what does diffuse fatty infiltration of the liver mean?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what does mild diffuse fatty infiltration of the liver mean?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

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I have several hemangiomas on my liver had u/s and only said small fat infiltration but no mention of hemangiomas could the fat really ve the hemang?

A member asked:

I've heard that liver is amazing organ it can regenerate itself to great degree.so, can it recover itself frm mild fat infiltration?if i cut fat intake?

A member asked:

Enlarged liver w/fatty infiltration" per ultrasound. diet in progress; will it reverse the enlargement or reduce fat infiltration? long term impact?

A member asked:

Recently in ultra sound i have grade 1 fatty infiltration liver.. last year i had gallstones and i dnt have fatty liver..now i dnt have stones and i had fatty liver..am not fat..am thin only.height 5.5cm and weight 52..can fatty liver will be cured ?

A member asked:

My identical twin sister found out through a sonogram that she has gallstones a fat infiltration around the liver. i am very "worried about her.?

A member asked:

Report of ct-abdo/pelvic w/ contrast says "liver has tiny amount of focal fat infiltration near the falciform ligament." should there be further eval?

A member asked:

What does fatty infiltration of the liver mean?

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What does diffuse fatty infiltration of the liver mean?

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What does mild diffuse fatty infiltration of the liver mean?

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

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