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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 14, 2008; 14(22): 3476-3483
Published online Jun 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.3476
Published online Jun 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.3476
Figure 1 Ultrasound findings in hepatic steatosis.
The steatotic liver is hyper-echoic, compared to the cortex of the right kidney. In addition, there is posterior attenuation of the ultrasound beam and reduced definition of the portal vein walls.
- Citation: Mehta SR, Thomas EL, Bell JD, Johnston DG, Taylor-Robinson SD. Non-invasive means of measuring hepatic fat content. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14(22): 3476-3483
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v14/i22/3476.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.14.3476