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What exactly does it mean when a doctor says my daughter has fat buildup on her liver?

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Dr. C. michael Bowman answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Early liver damage: A "fatty liver" is the first step in damage to the liver and it can happen from many causes. Some progress and some go away. Ask your doctor for a referral to dr. Antonio quiros at musc in charleston, sc. He is a children's liver expert who came to charleston last summer.

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Answered 5/19/2016

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