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What Does The Fatty Layer Around The Liver Indicate?
Yes, I have elevated hepatic enzymes 2-4 points for each enzyme. I am 74 year old female. a ct scan of the liver showed a fatty layer around the liver. I am asymtomatic.My primary care physcian want a liver biopsy done by a general surgeon. He seems reluctant to do the procedure although he said would only take 15 minutes to perform. It is schudulefor July 8th., but I am confused.
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
Hi.
Thank you for your query.
Further information may have been helpful.
are you alcoholic?
what is the status of Hepatitis B & C profile?
if your NON alcoholic and HepB&C serology is negative , then the only concern is mildly elevated liver enzymes.
you NEED NOT worry.
its "fatty liver disease" which is reversible.
do NOT drink alcohol and take low-fat diet and loose weight if your over-weight for your age.
Then follow up after 3 to 6 months.
wish you good health.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
Thank you for your query.
Further information may have been helpful.
are you alcoholic?
what is the status of Hepatitis B & C profile?
if your NON alcoholic and HepB&C serology is negative , then the only concern is mildly elevated liver enzymes.
you NEED NOT worry.
its "fatty liver disease" which is reversible.
do NOT drink alcohol and take low-fat diet and loose weight if your over-weight for your age.
Then follow up after 3 to 6 months.
wish you good health.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
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