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My ct scan was suggestive of hepatic steatosis.i hardly drink alcohol, not overweight and not diabetic.my doctor blew it off but should i be concerned?

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See below: Steatosis per se does not always lead to hepatocellular injury suggesting that a two-step model involving additional secondary insults is required for the inflammatory component of steatohepatitis i would get a second opinion just my thoughts I am sure there are folks who would disagree!

Answered 9/29/2019

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A member asked:

My ct scan was suggestive of hepatic steatosis.i hardly drink alcohol, not overweight and not diabetic.my doctor blew it off but should i be concerned?

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Dr. Chuck Shaffer answered

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