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My doctor referred me to do ultrasound upper abdomen.the report is *hepatomegaly with grade i fatty infiltration.prominent spleen.*what does it mean?

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Could: Be anything from mono, to other more serious conditions.

Answered 8/10/2018

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Dr. Peter Lydon answered

Specializes in General Surgery

BMI is high: Fatty livers are common and usually related to carrying excessive weight.

Dr Naghmi agreed

Answered 8/10/2018

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