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What Are The Risks Of Enlarged Liver In Children?
My 9 month old went to the doctor yesterday for a high fever and as part of the physical exam (no u/s), she felt that her liver was 4cm from my baby s ribs, instead of the 2cm it should be. She asked that I follow-up regarding the size of the liver as it may be small. What would be the implications of this?
Mon, 8 Aug 2016
Hi...liver can get enlarged due to various reasons in this age group - like minor viral infections or congenital liver storage disorders. As your pediatrician has suggested we need to follow up the kid and then decide on further management.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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