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Difference b/w fatty liver w/no enlargement & fibrosis distinguishable on an ultrasound? would the liver be detectably abnormally small w/fibrosis?

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YES: chronic fatty infiltration of the liver can eventually lead to fibrosis and cirrhosis. may be related to alcohol, elevated lipids or exposure to toxins.

Answered 9/30/2016

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