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Diffuse increased echogenicity and coarsening of hepatic echotexture?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Non-Specific: These are not normal findings but they are non-specific. That is they do not give a "Diagnosis" Do you have an alcohol problem?? Have you ever had Hepatitis??? Are you on any Medications?? More info with a question may help. Hope this helps. Dr Z

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Answered 1/12/2021

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