Hepatomegaly
Hepatomegaly means the liver is enlarged.
When to get help quickly: Prompt review matters more if hepatomegaly is accompanied by jaundice, fever, severe pain, confusion, or major fluid buildup.
Common symptoms
Some people have no symptoms, while others may notice discomfort in the upper right abdomen, fullness, jaundice, tiredness, or swelling related to liver disease or another underlying problem.
When imaging helps
Imaging helps confirm that the liver is enlarged, assess its texture and blood flow, and look for causes such as fatty change, congestion, inflammation, or masses.
What radiology does
Ultrasound, CT, and MRI help confirm enlargement and may suggest the cause, such as congestion, fatty change, inflammation, or mass lesions.
What usually happens next
Management depends on the underlying reason for the enlarged liver rather than the enlargement itself.
Seen this on your report?
Your doctor or the radiologist who wrote it can tell you what it means for you.