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What Caused Swollen Liver/ Spleen In A Child With History Of Lead Poisoning Upto 15?

My daughter had an ultrasound showing an echogenic liver and slightly elevated ALT. her follow-up ultrasound showed a slightly enlarged liver and spleen. All bloodwork came back normal. She is an overall health child with a history of lead poisoning. Highest level of 15. What could be the cause of her liver and spleen being swollen?
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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The diagnosis of liver diseases is a very important part of treatment. Correct diagnosis will lead to swift treatment and better recovery.The Global Hospitals Liver Institute is an end to end liver diseases diagnosis, treatment and liver transplant centre in India. The doctors of liver disease use these diagnostic and treatment tools to determine the type of liver disease and extent of liver damage.

-Colonoscopy
-Paracentisis
-Biopsy

These are just a few of the diagnostic and treatment tools used at the best hospital for liver transplant in India – Global Hospitals.
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What Caused Swollen Liver/ Spleen In A Child With History Of Lead Poisoning Upto 15?

The diagnosis of liver diseases is a very important part of treatment. Correct diagnosis will lead to swift treatment and better recovery.The Global Hospitals Liver Institute is an end to end liver diseases diagnosis, treatment and liver transplant centre in India. The doctors of liver disease use these diagnostic and treatment tools to determine the type of liver disease and extent of liver damage. -Colonoscopy -Paracentisis -Biopsy These are just a few of the diagnostic and treatment tools used at the best hospital for liver transplant in India – Global Hospitals.