What Are The Symptoms Of Biliary Atresia?

Enlarged Liver

As fluid builds up in the liver, the organ may swell. To assess the liver size, doctors begin by performing an abdominal examination. During the exam, they gently tap and press on the area where the liver is located. This can give them an estimate of the overall size of the organ, and physicians will also check whether the liver feels harder than it should during the exam. To confirm the exact size of the liver, an abdominal ultrasound will be performed. This test helps visualize the liver and determine if there are any abnormalities in the organ or bile ducts. Patients with an enlarged liver sometimes present with an enlarged spleen, too. Doctors will check both organs during the physical exam and abdominal ultrasound.

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