Hepatitis B ultrasound

Ultrasound

Ultrasound image demonstrating a cirrhotic liver and ascites

Ultrasound may be used as a screening tool in patients with hepatitis for early detection of hepatic cirrhosis. Coarse echogenicity and segmental hypertrophy with nodular appearance of liver may be noted along with other findings of portal hypertension such as splenomegaly, ascites and pleural effusion.

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