What does fatty infiltration of the liver mean

Fatty infiltration of the liver means an increase in fat content in some areas of the liver, with fat cells filling in between hepatocytes, and a decrease in the density of the liver at the site of the fatty infiltration can be seen on imaging. Fatty infiltration of the liver is usually a clinical manifestation observed on imaging ultrasound or CT and is not a separate disease. Liver fatty infiltrate is a localized lesion compared to fatty liver, which is a diffuse fatty infiltrate, and is more likely to occur in people with obesity and chronic alcohol abuse, and if dietary habits are not improved in a timely manner, it may develop into a fatty liver, and some malnourished patients may also develop fatty infiltrate of the liver. Patients with fatty liver infiltration are advised to quit smoking and drinking, eat a balanced diet, control weight under the premise of consuming essential nutrients, increase the amount of exercise appropriately, and it is best to have regular checkups.