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An enlarged liver can be a symptom of different disease, including, viral hepatitis, liver tumors, cirrhosis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and liver cancer. Some other conditions that may cause an enlarged liver are heart failure and gallbladder obstructions. In medical terms, an enlarged liver is known as hepatomegaly.

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An enlarged liver could be from hepatitis or liver failure. A slightly enlarged liver normally doesn't show any symptoms but if the liver is very swollen, it may cause issues.

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