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Suggest Treatment For Enlarged Liver In Child

My grandson is 10 years old, weighs about 185, is about 5 4 tall. He was recently told by a doctor that he has an enlarged liver. He was referred to a specialist, but hasn t been to the appointment yet. Can you tell me what causes this and what will it do to him? Also, can it be cured?
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi...there could be many reasons for enlarged liver. The diagnosis doesn't depend on only enlarged liver, but on many other associated symptoms like - developmental delay/ seizures/ blood picture/ head size/ jaundice/ bleeding manifestations etc. So I suggest you get the evaluation done and then proceed further with questions with the background of the information you have in hand then.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Suggest Treatment For Enlarged Liver In Child

Hi...there could be many reasons for enlarged liver. The diagnosis doesn t depend on only enlarged liver, but on many other associated symptoms like - developmental delay/ seizures/ blood picture/ head size/ jaundice/ bleeding manifestations etc. So I suggest you get the evaluation done and then proceed further with questions with the background of the information you have in hand then. Regards - Dr. Sumanth