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What Could Be The Cause To Have An Enlarged Liver?

We were told our daughter has an enlarged liver after an abdominal xray. She presented with abdominal pain after eating that would last 10-15min. She was also diagnosed with a UTI. We were referred for bloodwork and ultrasound. What could be the cause of the enlarged liver?
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

There are many different causes for liver enlargement. Liver enlargement can occur if there is fat accumulation in the liver which is one of the common causes of liver enlargement. It can occur when there is inflammation as in viral hepatitis, abscess, autoimmune diseases, when there is a space occupying lesion as in a cyst, malignancy or if there is an issue with the blood flow as in Budd chiari syndrome and heart failure.
An ultrasound scan of the abdomen and a liver function test are to be done to know what could be the probable cause.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards.
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What Could Be The Cause To Have An Enlarged Liver?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. There are many different causes for liver enlargement. Liver enlargement can occur if there is fat accumulation in the liver which is one of the common causes of liver enlargement. It can occur when there is inflammation as in viral hepatitis, abscess, autoimmune diseases, when there is a space occupying lesion as in a cyst, malignancy or if there is an issue with the blood flow as in Budd chiari syndrome and heart failure. An ultrasound scan of the abdomen and a liver function test are to be done to know what could be the probable cause. I hope that answers your question. Regards.