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What Causes Enlargement Of Liver?

Hello. my mum has cancer in several organs including her liver and was sent by her gp to the hospital because of no breath sounds on her right hand side. she had an xray last friday and was told her liver was enlarged...is this because the cancer has spread ?
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). I can understand your concerns regarding your mom.There are many causes for enlargement of liver like fatty liver, hepatitis, metabolic disorders, however in present scneraio it appears to be due to spread of cancer to the liver however which can be confirmed by undergoing some imaging tests like ultrasound test
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
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What Causes Enlargement Of Liver?

Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). I can understand your concerns regarding your mom.There are many causes for enlargement of liver like fatty liver, hepatitis, metabolic disorders, however in present scneraio it appears to be due to spread of cancer to the liver however which can be confirmed by undergoing some imaging tests like ultrasound test I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.