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Hepatomegaly is the condition of having an enlarged liver. It is a nonspecific medical sign having many causes, which can broadly be broken down into infection, direct toxicity, hepatic tumours, or metabolic disorder. Often, hepatomegaly will present as an abdominal mass. Depending on the cause, it may sometimes present along with jaundice.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoIt is a condition which means you have an oversized or enlarged liver. Read this link for more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatomegaly
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What is the treatment for hepatomegaly?
mild hepatomegaly symptomps and treatment
How do you cure hepatomegaly?
The cure of hepatomegaly will depend on the cause and the severity of this liver disease. The best solution id medication which is used to reduce the inflammation.
Why hepatomegaly occurs in thalassemia?
Hepatomegaly in thalassemia occures as aresult of engorgement of hepatic paranchymal and phagocytic cells with hemosiderin deposits.
What is the medical term meaning liver enlargement?
The word hepatomegaly means the swelling or enlargement of the liver beyond its normal size. Use it in a sentence: "Upon examination there was palpable hepatomegaly." NB palpable means you can feel it. There are a variety of causes of hepatomegaly. These include infection, degeneration and cancer. Hepato- refers to the liver; mega- large
What are the causes of non tender hepatomegaly?
syncope
What are the combining forms of hepatomegaly?
It means Liver.
Is hepatomegaly the abnormal enlargement of the liver?
yes
What are the prefix and root and suffix of hepatomegaly?
Prefix: Hepat- Root: -megaly Suffix: -ly
What is the meaning of hepatomegaly?
General swelling of the liver.
What is the common cause of hepatomegaly?
liver disease
What is the root word in hepatomegaly?
Hepatosplenomegaly
What is a hypodense lesion in the left lobe of the liver mean?
What does this mean........innumerable multiple hypodence lesions involving both lobes of the liver measuring 2 to 5 mm. Nodularity of the liver contour .there is mild hepatomegaly
