Fatty liver ultrasound pictures
As one of the ways to diagnosis a fatty liver, the abdominal ultrasound can show the existence of fatty liver. It is required to fast for at least 6 hours before the ultrasound test.
First, lets take a look on an ultrasound image of a healthy liver:
Healthy Liver
Now lets take a look of how a fatty liver looks like in an ultrasound:
Fatty Liver
You can actually see the fat that covers the liver (the white area).
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October 13th, 2009 at 3:06 PM
Can gallstones cause fatty liver and elevated ALT? ALT is 60 and I am sore and hurting on back under right rib cage. It is confirmed that i have gallstones. What should I do next. The Dr wants to do an EGD scope test. Should I request Dr. do biopsy. They only mentioned rechecking Blood in 2-3 months. I am concerned I do not just need to sit around waiting for more symptoms?
November 25th, 2009 at 4:24 AM
What is/are the ultrasonographic findings of fatty liver)?
(I knew only increased hepatic parenchymal echotexture and vascular blurring)
February 25th, 2010 at 12:07 AM
hi im a 36 and have nash they tell me if i dont lose weight i could die i’ve tried everything what should i do my liver is like 80 percent pact with fat i’m really trying help please i don’t want to die