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Does Yellow Fever Shot Cause Liver Enlargement?

Hello doctor I am Sandhya and my USG report says my liver size is 17 cm.I am 40 year old woman and 90% vegetarian.is this result a cause of worry.should I see a gastrointestinal immediately. What are the other tests that I should follow. I was given yellow fever shot when I went to Africa once as part of visa process. Could that be a reason for this. I am worried.pls guide
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your liver size is quite normal and nothing to worry.
Yellow fever injections does not cause hepatomegaly.
Medical attention not required at this stage.

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Does Yellow Fever Shot Cause Liver Enlargement?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your liver size is quite normal and nothing to worry. Yellow fever injections does not cause hepatomegaly. Medical attention not required at this stage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.