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Is a liver ultrasound necessary for diagnosing fatty liver?

Is a liver ultrasound necessary for diagnosing fatty liver?

Is a liver ultrasound necessary for diagnosing fatty liver?

Yes, for confirming fatty liver an ultrasound is nessessary.

Last updated on 09 Aug 2023

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