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My wifes sonography report shows -grade 1 hepatic steatosis - small hyperechoic lesion involving mid pole of rt kidney angiomyolipoma what are these?
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What is steatosis?
fatty tissue buildup in liver
What is hepatic steatosis?
fatty tissue buildup in liver
Is liver steatosis the same as fatty liver?
Yes.
What diseases can effect the liver?
cirrhosis, hepatitis, cancer in the body elsewhere (steatosis)
What is diffuse hepatic steatosis?
Also called "fatty liver," diffuse hepatic steatosis is a condition where fat is stored in the liver due to an accumulation of lipids like triglycerides. The main cause is diminished metabolism of fatty acids caused by the impairment of certain enzymes and receptors, insulin resistance, or the overconsumption of alcohol.
Difference between fatty infiltration and fatty change?
infiltration is physiological, as seen in thymus in puberty, change is pathological accumulation, as seen in liver in steatosis
What has the author Ghazal Avand written?
Ghazal Avand has written: 'Metabolic syndrome in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A comparison between simple steatosis and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis'
What is lipotoxicity?
Lipotoxicity refers to the ability of lipids to cause cellular, tissue, or organ damage when these lipids are present in larger than normal amounts. An example of lipotoxicity is damage caused by abnormal hepatocellular lipid accumulation during steatosis.
What does increased echogenicity of the hepatic parenchyma consistent with steatosis is demonstrated mean?
The waves are being reflected back more than usual because of a buildup of fat in the liver, e.g. fatty liver. Can be due to excess alcohol intake.
What diseases can you get from not exercising enough?
There are almost to many to name but to name a few, Obesity, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Dementia, Hepatic steatosis(liver disease)... the list can go on and on. But by maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly, you can decrease your risk for these potentially fatal diseases significantly.
What is mild diffuse hepatic steatosis?
It means that fat is depositing in the liver. It is seen commonly in heavy people, particularly people with diabetes or early difficulty processing sugar. High fructose corn syrup is more likely to cause this than cane sugar. It is rarely a problem other than causing a mild rise in the blood tests done to check for liver damage and is best treated with a low carb / low fat diet and weight loss and avoiding fructose as a sweetener.
What are some nine letter words with 2nd letter T and 4th letter A and 6th letter O and 7th letter S?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern -T-A-OS--. That is, nine letter words with 2nd letter T and 4th letter A and 6th letter O and 7th letter S. In alphabetical order, they are: steatoses steatosis
