Hepatomegaly

Hepatomegaly
Computerized tomography of affected person with hepatomegaly
SpecialtyHepatology Edit this on Wikidata
SymptomsWeight loss, lethargy[1]
CausesLiver abscess (pyogenic abscess), Malaria[1]
Diagnostic methodAbdominal ultrasonography[2]
TreatmentPrednisone and azathioprine[3]

Hepatomegaly is enlargement of the liver.[4] It is a non-specific medical sign, having many causes, which can broadly be broken down into infection, hepatic tumours, and metabolic disorder. Often, hepatomegaly presents as an abdominal mass. Depending on the cause, it may sometimes present along with jaundice.[1]

  1. ^ a b c "Hepatomegaly. Read about Hepatomegaly (enlarged liver) | Patient". Patient. Archived from the original on 2022-02-01. Retrieved 2016-02-27.
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  4. ^ "Hepatomegaly: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia". www.nlm.nih.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-07-05. Retrieved 2016-02-27.

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