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What Does Mild Hepatomegaly With Grade 1 Fatty Infiltration Mean?

My dad s report says There is a diffuse increased cortical echogenicity echotexture with maintained corticomedullary differentiation. Grade 1 parenchymal changes correlate with renal parameters. Mild hepatomegaly with grade 1 fatty infiltration . What does if mean. Plz help me out
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
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Hi & Welcome.
I appreciate your concern for your dad.

Incomplete data: Age, any history of alcohol intake, purpose of taking an abdominal ultrasound, any lab tests like LFTs, etc.

The ultrasound report is suggestive of fatty liver.
He needs to be further investigated to rule out any liver disease by doing liver function tests, blood glucose, lipid profile, etc.

Meanwhile, your dad must

1. Avoid alcohol ( if he consumes) & alcohol containing beverages, fatty meals, fast and junk foods, carbonated soft drinks, etc.
2. Eat home cooked food rich in vegetables, fruits, yoghurt, milk etc.
3. Must reduce body weight if obese, and should do regular excercise.

A physician's consultation is advised to rule out liver disease.
Best regards.

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What Does Mild Hepatomegaly With Grade 1 Fatty Infiltration Mean?

Hi & Welcome. I appreciate your concern for your dad. Incomplete data: Age, any history of alcohol intake, purpose of taking an abdominal ultrasound, any lab tests like LFTs, etc. The ultrasound report is suggestive of fatty liver. He needs to be further investigated to rule out any liver disease by doing liver function tests, blood glucose, lipid profile, etc. Meanwhile, your dad must 1. Avoid alcohol ( if he consumes) & alcohol containing beverages, fatty meals, fast and junk foods, carbonated soft drinks, etc. 2. Eat home cooked food rich in vegetables, fruits, yoghurt, milk etc. 3. Must reduce body weight if obese, and should do regular excercise. A physician s consultation is advised to rule out liver disease. Best regards.