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What does this test result mean: us abdominal, ruq, epigastrium date: 6/20/2015, ultrasound showed " the liver is increased in echogenicity. ?

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Dr. Ronald Holzmananswered

Mammography, Breast Ultrasound 49 years experience

Fatty infiltration. : Increased echoes mean a fatty liver. Further evaluation and any possible treatment should be discussed with your doctor.

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