Conventional ultrasound for diagnosis of hepatic steatosis is better than believed

Title

Conventional ultrasound for diagnosis of hepatic steatosis is better than believed

Creator

Dietrich CF; Shi L; Lowe A; Dong Y; Potthoff A; Sparchez Z; Teufel A; Guth S; Koch J; Barr RG; Cui XW

Publisher

Zeitschrift Fur Gastroenterologie

Date

2021
2021-06-25

Description

Hepatic steatosis is a condition frequently encountered in clinical practice, with potential progression towards fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Detection and staging of hepatic steatosis are of most importance in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a disease with a high prevalence of more than 1 billion individuals affected. Ultrasound (US) is one of the most used noninvasive imaging techniques used in the diagnosis of hepatic steatosis. Detection of hepatic steatosis with US relies on several conventional US parameters, which will be described. US is the first-choice imaging in adults at risk for hepatic steatosis. The use of some scoring systems may add additional accuracy especially in assessing the severity of hepatic steatosis.

Format

Journal Article

URL Address

http://doi.org/10.1055/a-1491-1771

NEOMED College

NEOMED College of Medicine

NEOMED Department

Department of Radiology

Update Year & Number

jan to Aug list 2021

Citation

Dietrich CF; Shi L; Lowe A; Dong Y; Potthoff A; Sparchez Z; Teufel A; Guth S; Koch J; Barr RG; Cui XW, “Conventional ultrasound for diagnosis of hepatic steatosis is better than believed,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed April 26, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/11824.