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Is enlarged liver same as fatty liver? Thanks

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Hi Foxglove, I think they can be but aren’t necessarily. You can have a fatty liver that isn’t enlarged and an enlarged liver that isn’t fatty. However quite often the reason a liver is enlarged is because it’s fatty. I’m sure someone more knowledgeable will be able to provide a better answer 😊

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Thanks!

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