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Is a liver size of 15 cm on ultrasound enlarged for a 5'4" 138 lb 20 y old female? ultrasound says "negative right upper quadrant ultrasound."

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Dr. Nestor Del rosario answered

Just right: That sounds about the right dimension seen of the liver. Pay attention more to things like fatty infiltration or densities. It seems there was a concentration on RUQ like for the gallbladder but it seems there is nothing to worry about. Just keep it healthy now.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Is a liver size of 15 cm on ultrasound enlarged for a 5'4" 138 lb 20 y old female? ultrasound says "negative right upper quadrant ultrasound."

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