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Is Fatty Changes In Liver A Side Effect Of Chemotherapy?

sir .my mom had undergone surgery for colorectal cancer.which was high anterior resection.now she has received her 2nd last dose f chemo. after tat a usg abdomen don and the impression was grade 1 fatty changes in liver.is this bcoz f chemo sideeffect or smething else could u plsclarify me....?
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Welcome to Healthcare Magic.. Grade I fatty changes in the liver is a very common finding on USG mostly due to diet habits in today's world.. It is unlikely to be due to chemotherapy.. If your liver function tests are normal there is no cause for worry.. Hope this answered your query..
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Is Fatty Changes In Liver A Side Effect Of Chemotherapy?

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.. Grade I fatty changes in the liver is a very common finding on USG mostly due to diet habits in today s world.. It is unlikely to be due to chemotherapy.. If your liver function tests are normal there is no cause for worry.. Hope this answered your query..