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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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:

• Splenomegaly
• Ascites
• Pleural effusion

Ultrasound image demonstrating a cirrhotic liver and ascites

HBsAg carriers should have regular serial serum AFP determinations and ultrasound examinations (at 6 months intervals for those above 40 years). Both these tests are recommended to be repeated regularly for all HBsAg carriers with cirrhosis.

Large HCC filling portion of the right lobe