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    What does it mean to have a "Fatty Liver" seen on an ultrasound scan?

    I had a scan on my abdomen today because of constant pain in the middle of my stomach area and thought it may be my pancreas as I have insulin dependent diabetes. While she was scanning she said "You still have a fatty liver-remember they told you about that last time?" I said nobody had told me anything last time and what did it mean? She said it was nothing to worry about but obviously I AM now worried as the Pancreas Liver Stomach etc are all in the same area and the pain is getting worse!?! Please help?

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    Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) represents the most common form of liver disease and is considered to be the liver manifestation of Syndrome X (the metabolic syndrome). Within the degrees and types of NAFLD, simple fatty accumulation (hepatic steatosis) is not considered to be highly dangerous in itself although it can lead to weight excess and diabetes. However the more severe form of fatty liver known as non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis (NASH) may progress to cirrhosis and liver failure.

    Continuing tests in patients with fatty liver disease

    The following tests are generally recommended –

    If the liver enzymes are only slightly elevated and there are no physical signs of liver disease, blood tests for liver function can be done every 6 months. If the liver function does not deteriorate and the patient remains well there is no need for liver biopsy. The liver function blood test should continue to be checked every 6 months.
    An ultrasound scan of the liver should probably be done every year.

    Hope all is well, don't mean to scare you, but, the technician examining you should have been a little more specific with you.


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