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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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