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9 Year old son with Hepatomegaly - Prognosis?

9 Year old son with Hepatomegaly - Prognosis?

A few days ago my son complained of back pain. My ex-wife took him to a chiropractor. The chiropractor took x-rays and said that my son had an "abnormally enlarged liver" that was causing pressure on his spine. He suggested a visit to my son's pediatrician. Since my children live in Florida and I live in New Jersey, I'm sort of out of the loop as far as direct communication. My questions, although premature, are as follows:

* Is this common in children?
* Could this be fatal?
* What are suggestions of the best Pediatric Gastroenterology Hospitals/ Doctors in the U.S.
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