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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Hepatomegaly | |||
| image = [[File:Se000.jpg|left|thumb|Hepatomegaly as seen on an ultrasound]] | |||
| caption = Ultrasound image showing an enlarged liver | |||
| field = [[Gastroenterology]] | |||
| synonyms = Enlarged liver | |||
| symptoms = [[Abdominal pain]], [[jaundice]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]] | |||
| complications = [[Liver failure]], [[portal hypertension]] | |||
| onset = Varies depending on cause | |||
| duration = Can be acute or chronic | |||
| causes = [[Infection]], [[alcoholic liver disease]], [[non-alcoholic fatty liver disease]], [[cancer]], [[congestive heart failure]] | |||
| risks = [[Alcohol consumption]], [[obesity]], [[hepatitis]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Physical examination]], [[ultrasound]], [[CT scan]], [[MRI]], [[liver function tests]] | |||
| differential = [[Hepatosplenomegaly]], [[liver cyst]], [[liver tumor]] | |||
| treatment = Depends on underlying cause; may include [[medication]], [[lifestyle changes]], [[surgery]] | |||
| medication = [[Diuretics]], [[antibiotics]], [[antivirals]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies; depends on cause and treatment | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
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[[File:Liver_measurements_on_ultrasonography.jpg|Liver measurements on ultrasonography|thumb|left]] | |||
[[File:Liver_size_at_the_midclavicular_line_at_0_to_7_years.png|Liver size at the midclavicular line at 0 to 7 years|thumb]] | |||
[[File:Prednisone2.png|Prednisone tablets|thumb|left]] | |||
'''Hepatomegaly''' is a condition characterized by an abnormally enlarged liver. The liver is a vital organ that performs many essential functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion. | '''Hepatomegaly''' is a condition characterized by an abnormally enlarged liver. The liver is a vital organ that performs many essential functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Hepatomegaly can be caused by a wide range of conditions, including [[hepatitis]], [[cirrhosis]], [[congestive heart failure]], and [[cancer]]. Other potential causes include [[metabolic disorders]], [[genetic disorders]], and [[infections]] that affect the liver. | Hepatomegaly can be caused by a wide range of conditions, including [[hepatitis]], [[cirrhosis]], [[congestive heart failure]], and [[cancer]]. Other potential causes include [[metabolic disorders]], [[genetic disorders]], and [[infections]] that affect the liver. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The symptoms of hepatomegaly can vary depending on the underlying cause. Common symptoms include [[abdominal pain]], [[jaundice]], and [[fatigue]]. In some cases, hepatomegaly may not cause any noticeable symptoms. | The symptoms of hepatomegaly can vary depending on the underlying cause. Common symptoms include [[abdominal pain]], [[jaundice]], and [[fatigue]]. In some cases, hepatomegaly may not cause any noticeable symptoms. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Hepatomegaly is typically diagnosed through a combination of [[physical examination]], [[medical history]], and [[imaging tests]]. These may include [[ultrasound]], [[CT scan]], or [[MRI]]. | Hepatomegaly is typically diagnosed through a combination of [[physical examination]], [[medical history]], and [[imaging tests]]. These may include [[ultrasound]], [[CT scan]], or [[MRI]]. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
The treatment for hepatomegaly depends on the underlying cause. This may involve medication to treat infections or diseases affecting the liver, lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, or in severe cases, [[liver transplant]]. | The treatment for hepatomegaly depends on the underlying cause. This may involve medication to treat infections or diseases affecting the liver, lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, or in severe cases, [[liver transplant]]. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Liver disease]] | * [[Liver disease]] | ||
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* [[Congestive heart failure]] | * [[Congestive heart failure]] | ||
* [[Cancer]] | * [[Cancer]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Liver diseases]] | [[Category:Liver diseases]] | ||
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| Hepatomegaly | |
|---|---|
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| Synonyms | Enlarged liver |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Abdominal pain, jaundice, nausea, vomiting |
| Complications | Liver failure, portal hypertension |
| Onset | Varies depending on cause |
| Duration | Can be acute or chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Infection, alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cancer, congestive heart failure |
| Risks | Alcohol consumption, obesity, hepatitis |
| Diagnosis | Physical examination, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, liver function tests |
| Differential diagnosis | Hepatosplenomegaly, liver cyst, liver tumor |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Depends on underlying cause; may include medication, lifestyle changes, surgery |
| Medication | Diuretics, antibiotics, antivirals |
| Prognosis | Varies; depends on cause and treatment |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | N/A |
Hepatomegaly is a condition characterized by an abnormally enlarged liver. The liver is a vital organ that performs many essential functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.
Causes[edit]
Hepatomegaly can be caused by a wide range of conditions, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, congestive heart failure, and cancer. Other potential causes include metabolic disorders, genetic disorders, and infections that affect the liver.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of hepatomegaly can vary depending on the underlying cause. Common symptoms include abdominal pain, jaundice, and fatigue. In some cases, hepatomegaly may not cause any noticeable symptoms.
Diagnosis[edit]
Hepatomegaly is typically diagnosed through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and imaging tests. These may include ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI.
Treatment[edit]
The treatment for hepatomegaly depends on the underlying cause. This may involve medication to treat infections or diseases affecting the liver, lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, or in severe cases, liver transplant.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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