hepatomegaly

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

The individual may experience many symptoms, including weight loss, poor appetite and lethargy (jaundice and bruising may also be present).

Among the causes of hepatomegaly ...