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Are Hepatic Steatosis And Mass In Liver Related?
I was diagnosed with Increased hepatic echotexture that may be due to hepatocellular disease, likely hepatic steatosis. Also, a few years ago they found a mass in my liver and they have performed a biopsy but it turned out benign hemangioma . But, after 8 years they said now based on ultrasound procedure that it does not have the features of hemangioma and need to do CT and MRI.. what is the relationship b/n the mass and fatty tissues? any recommendations or suggestions. Sue
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Hepatic steatosis and mass in the liver are two different things.
Hepatic steatosis is deposition of fat in the liver.
The mass could be a benign one like a cyst, hemagioma or a malignant one.
As suggested by your doctor a CT scan may be done to evaluate it further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Hepatic steatosis and mass in the liver are two different things.
Hepatic steatosis is deposition of fat in the liver.
The mass could be a benign one like a cyst, hemagioma or a malignant one.
As suggested by your doctor a CT scan may be done to evaluate it further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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