What Does This Ultrasound Report Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 25 May 2016

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Wed, 25 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : My son had an abdomen ultrasound and the impression is " increased parenchymal echogenicity of the liver which is compatible with hepatic steatosis or other hepatocellular parenchymal disease. What does it mean..?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your son's findings may suggest fatty liver.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,

Your son's findings may suggest fatty liver.Fatty liver is indicated by increased echotexture of liver.
Fatty liver may be due to many causes like obesity,hepatitis,alcohol intake,sedentary life etc.
Fatty liver is a reversible condition.It may reverse with treatment of underlying cause.
He may need clinical correlation and few investigations.He may need routine hemogram,liver function test,lipid profile and random blood sugar estimation.

He should go for exercise and brisk walk regularly.Avoid red meat and high fat milk products.
Don't take much non-veg food.

He may need few medicines after blood tests.

Get well soon.

Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX

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