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What Does This Cat Scan Result Indicate About Liver Size?

My son aged 21 was told he had an enlarged liver. On a cat scan it measured 22 cm long and 17 cm on the right midclavicular line. He is 6 1 and about 150 lbs. All his blood work came back normal. Could this be his normal size or could it be enlarged due to taking an antibiotic for acne?
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1.The report suggest the liver is enlarged in size for sure as normal ranges up to 14 to 16 cm.
2.Antibiotic can cause the enlarged liver but not to this extent after a singe course of antibiotics.
3.In this case i would recommend to get a LFT liver function test that will evaluate the possible cause.
4.Enlarged liver is also seen in case of alcohol abuse with fatty changes - its better to avoid if there is excessive consumption.
5.Finally an BIOPSY will be definitive if no cause identified.

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What Does This Cat Scan Result Indicate About Liver Size?

Welcome to health care magic. 1.The report suggest the liver is enlarged in size for sure as normal ranges up to 14 to 16 cm. 2.Antibiotic can cause the enlarged liver but not to this extent after a singe course of antibiotics. 3.In this case i would recommend to get a LFT liver function test that will evaluate the possible cause. 4.Enlarged liver is also seen in case of alcohol abuse with fatty changes - its better to avoid if there is excessive consumption. 5.Finally an BIOPSY will be definitive if no cause identified. Good luck. Hope i have answered your query, any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask. http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888