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Heterogeneous liver, what is this?
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On ultrasound?: this is a common ultrasound finding, echogenic or heterogenous liver - meaning not all of liver tissue looks exactly the same. typically cause is some degree of inflammation - from fat in liver or other causes of hepatitis? i'd talk to your doc, whoever ordered the test.
Answered 7/7/2014
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It means: that the texture of the liver, as seen on ultrasound, is not uniform as it normally should be. There are numerous causes, the most common is fatty infiltration. Speak with your doc about what it means in your particular clinical situation.
Answered 3/3/2017
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