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Is Enlarged Liver And Iron Deficiency In Infants Dangerous?
Hi I have got a 16 months son which based on curves is underweight (9.1 kg) tall (76 cm) today when I bring him to specialist for checking up he mentioned that he has a large liver and you have to go for Hepatomegaly test and also some other blood test. hi had another test 2 month ago which shows Iron storage is more than expected. Just we are so worry about his health and afraid that whether this is a very bad thing or not? Thanks
Tue, 20 Sep 2016
Hi...by what you say I feel that your son will require evaluation for metabolic liver disease and also also storage disorder. He also needs follow for his developmental assessment.
He will require full work up regarding congenital liver related disorders.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
He will require full work up regarding congenital liver related disorders.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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