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Ct said slightly desreased attenuation of liver can b early fatty liver. but does not fulfil criteria for heppatic steosis? what does that mean

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Wishy washy: Answer. If you are concerned get an MRI or u/s to try to confirm. Of these two tests i would suggest an MRI - you have to specify to r/o fatty liver.

Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

Ct said slightly desreased attenuation of liver can b early fatty liver. but does not fulfil criteria for heppatic steosis? what does that mean

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Dr. Philip Chao answered

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