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I've had numerous ct scans since 2012 (chemo followup). only the most recent suggested fatty liver. does that mean it was caught early?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

By definition, yes: But fatty liver is a description rather than a diagnosis.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 4/18/2014

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