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==Ultrasound== | ==Ultrasound== | ||
Ultrasound may be used as a screening tool in patients with hepatitis for early detection of hepatic cirrhosis. Coarse echogenicity | [[Ultrasound]] may be used as a [[screening]] tool in patients with [[chronic hepatitis]] for early detection of [[hepatic cirrhosis]]. | ||
The following findings may be identified: | |||
*Coarse [[echogenicity]] | |||
*Segmental [[hypertrophy]] with nodular appearance of [[liver]] | |||
*[[Portal hypertension]]: | |||
:*[[Splenomegaly]] | |||
:*[[Ascites]] | |||
:*[[Pleural effusion]] | |||
[[File:Cirrhosis and ascites.JPG|thumb|center|250px|Ultrasound image demonstrating a cirrhotic liver and ascites]] | [[File:Cirrhosis and ascites.JPG|thumb|center|250px|Ultrasound image demonstrating a cirrhotic liver and ascites]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Hepatitis B |
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Hepatitis B ultrasound On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Hepatitis B ultrasound |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Hepatitis B ultrasound |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Ultrasound
Ultrasound may be used as a screening tool in patients with chronic hepatitis for early detection of hepatic cirrhosis.
The following findings may be identified:
- Coarse echogenicity
- Segmental hypertrophy with nodular appearance of liver
- Portal hypertension:
