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Can someone explain. liver normal contour. diffusely increased in echogenicity compatible with hepatic steatosis. 17cm in longitudinal dimension. ?

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Hepatologist: The findings are consistent with a fatty liver and a hepatologist or gastroenterologist would be best qualified to evaluate,advise and treat you as well as order any other appropriate testing. Fatty livers are taken quite seriously and efforts to prevent liver damage are important.

Answered 8/10/2018

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