Hepatitis B ultrasound
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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: