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What Does The Enlarged Liver Indicate?
My son had an ultrasound that reveled an enlarged liver at 18cm. He is 29 years old, weight 150 lb, height 5' 9". He is in good health except for a tendence towards microcytic anemia.
What is the normal size of the liver for a male of his size?
Is an enlarged liver of 18cm something to worry about?
What is the normal size of the liver for a male of his size?
Is an enlarged liver of 18cm something to worry about?
Mon, 10 Nov 2014
Hello
Normal size of liver in USG is 13.5 cm taken in mid clavicular line (AP).
It is a non-specific finding and it may be due to many causes like obesity,fatty liver,infection,toxicity,tumour etc.
Your son need proper clinical evaluation.
Treatment for enlarged liver involves identifying and treating the underlying cause.
I suggest few more investigations like routine hemogram,liver function test,lipid profile,random blood sugar,Urine RE/ME.
Treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Normal size of liver in USG is 13.5 cm taken in mid clavicular line (AP).
It is a non-specific finding and it may be due to many causes like obesity,fatty liver,infection,toxicity,tumour etc.
Your son need proper clinical evaluation.
Treatment for enlarged liver involves identifying and treating the underlying cause.
I suggest few more investigations like routine hemogram,liver function test,lipid profile,random blood sugar,Urine RE/ME.
Treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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