Can prednisolone cause mild hepatomegaly

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Can omnacortil - corticosteroids (prednisolone) cause mild hepatomegaly ie enlargement of liver (16.8 cms) ? If yes then is it reversible once the tapering course is completely. Or If no, then what should be the next course of action. Background: 25 Y/Male, diagnosed with CD, currently on prednisolone 25mg (came down from 40mg), pentasa 2 gms, and other multivitamins. All symptoms under control. Also all the liver enzymes are in normal range but the CT days mild enlarged liver 16.8 cms. Thank you

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