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Can a sudden occurence of epiploic appendagitas with sharp pains enlarge my liver .. ct scan says liver is now 18.7 in size ... liver was normal in size 2 yr. ago from a previous ct scan ..will it go back to normal size once the appendagitis heals ?

Q: can a sudden occurence of epiploic appendagitas with sharp pains enlarge my liver .. ct scan says liver is now 18.7 in size ... liver was normal in size 2 yr. ago from a previous ct scan ..will it go back to normal size once the appendagitis heals ?

: This condition is relatively benign and will not cause liver enlargement. Have your doc investigate and treat.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

This condition is relatively benign and will not cause liver enlargement. Have your doc investigate and treat.

Answered 4/16/2023

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A member asked:

Can a sudden occurence of epiploic appendagitas with sharp pains enlarge my liver .. ct scan says liver is now 18.7 in size ... liver was normal in size 2 yr. ago from a previous ct scan ..will it go back to normal size once the appendagitis heals ?

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