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I have never been a drinker, but the pancreas shows atrophy, and the liver slight enlargement. how come?

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Dr. Emad Tadros answered

Blood tests : You are worried about size here... Have not heard anything else and no symptoms reported. What matters is your blood work. Check with your pcp.

Answered 5/2/2018

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A member asked:

I have never been a drinker, but the pancreas shows atrophy, and the liver slight enlargement. how come?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Emad Tadros answered

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