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My liver size was 16 cm on ultrasound. doctor says to not be concermed. i am a 20 year old male, dont drink. should i be worried?
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No,: that is near the upper limit of normal range, if there is otherwise no clinical suspicion of liver problems, you are probably OK.
Answered 9/23/2017
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