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I've had 2 recent tests showing my actin (smooth muscle) antibody at 60. the liver biopsy indicated a fatty liver- no autoimmune liver.what could it b?
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Fatty liver: Careful not to overinterpret lab tests, such as autoantibodies such as anti-smooth muscle antibodies. Positivity does not equal diagnosis: this appears to be the case with the biopsy results.
Answered 11/25/2012
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Fatty liver: Like all medical tests, the anti-smooth muscle test can have false positives as it is in you. The liver biopsy gave your dx: fatty liver....Which is a type of hepatitis that is common and caused by fat deposition in your liver. This condition is often associated with obesity, high triglycerides, and diabetes. The key to treat this is weight loss and exercise.
Answered 2/10/2017
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