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I have an ultrasound showing enlarged liver measuring 16.9 cm with raised echogencity,c.b.d,portal vein,ivc & hepatic veins are normal.
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Fatty liver?: Increased echogencity of liver usually related to fat deposition in overweight individuals.Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) now most common cause of chronic liver disease in the U.S. Fatty liver can also occur after drinking moderate or large amounts of alcohol. Sometimes elevation of liver enzymes.Nonalcoholic steatohepatisis (NASH) similar to alcoholic liver disease in nondrinkers.
Answered 11/5/2017
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