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Hepatocellular Disease vs Hepatocellular Cancer

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@colleenyoung

“Steatosis” is a term healthcare providers use to describe fat buildup in an organ (usually your liver). A healthy, high-functioning liver contains a small amount of fat. Fat buildup becomes a problem when it reaches over 5% of your liver's weight. Read more https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15831-fatty-liver-disease

@lclark918, have you had a chance to speak with your doctor yet about the results of your ultrasound? Do they suspect fatty liver disease?

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I do have fatty liver but they have never said hepatocellular disease such as Steatosis. I was just worried with them using Hepatocellular. Thank you for clarifying.