Hepatic steatosis is another term for fatty liver, where fat accumulates inside liver cells.
Many people have no symptoms. Some may feel tired or have discomfort in the right upper abdomen, while others first hear about it after a routine scan or blood test.
Imaging helps detect fat in the liver, estimate how much may be present, and rule out another liver problem.
Ultrasound, CT, and MRI can detect fatty change and sometimes estimate how severe it is.
Management often includes weight, diet, metabolic risk control, and follow-up for liver health.
This entry explains the condition. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
