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Can mild hepatomegaly (16.6 cm by us) ever be harmless even if alt is 75 for last 5 months? no fatty liver seen. just want reassurance before i see dr

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

I have seen: this clinical situation in GLYCOGEN STORAGE DISEASE Which is not "super serious" but it is useful to diagnose since it has GENETIC significance! Just a "thought" Hope it is useful DR Z

Answered 12/5/2015

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