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[[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]] | ||
[[HBsAg]] carriers should have regular serial [[serum]] [[Alpha-fetoprotein]] determinations and [[ultrasound]] examinations (at 6 months intervals) for those above 40 years. | [[HBsAg]] carriers should have regular serial [[serum]] [[Alpha-fetoprotein]] determinations and [[ultrasound]] examinations (at 6 months intervals) for those above 40 years.<ref name=WHO1>{{cite web | title = Hepatitis B | url = http://www.who.int/csr/disease/hepatitis/whocdscsrlyo20022/en/index3.html }}</ref> | ||
Both these tests are recommended to be repeated regularly for all [[HBsAg]] carriers with [[cirrhosis]].<ref name=WHO1>{{cite web | title = Hepatitis B | url = http://www.who.int/csr/disease/hepatitis/whocdscsrlyo20022/en/index3.html }}</ref> | Both these tests are recommended to be repeated regularly for all [[HBsAg]] carriers with [[cirrhosis]].<ref name=WHO1>{{cite web | title = Hepatitis B | url = http://www.who.int/csr/disease/hepatitis/whocdscsrlyo20022/en/index3.html }}</ref> | ||
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Hepatitis B ultrasound |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]
Overview
Ultrasound may be used as a screening tool in patients with chronic hepatitis for early detection of hepatic cirrhosis. HBsAg carriers with cirrhosis should be echographically evaluated every 6 months.
Ultrasound
The following findings may be identified:
- Coarse echogenicity
- Segmental hypertrophy with nodular appearance of liver
- Portal hypertension:
HBsAg carriers should have regular serial serum Alpha-fetoprotein determinations and ultrasound examinations (at 6 months intervals) for those above 40 years.[1]
Both these tests are recommended to be repeated regularly for all HBsAg carriers with cirrhosis.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Hepatitis B".