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+General screening and tumors
'''[[Ultrasonography of cirrhosis]]''' is done without IV contrast. In Swedish practice, it should be done within 2 months in suspected cirrhosis.<ref group="notes">{{NU Hospital Group}}</ref>
==General screening==
A general screening of the liver includes:
*'''Echogenicity''', where being more hyperechogenic than the kidneys indicates steatosis.
*'''Focal changes''', mainly cysts or tumors. In case of liver tumors, see '''[[ultrasonography of liver tumors]]'''
Also, in suspected liver disease, it is often indicated to perform a {{general upper abdominal screening}}.
==Size==
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File:Ascites ultrasound 2.JPG|thumb|[[Ultrasonography of cirrhosis|Ultrasonography of '''cirrhosis''']].<br>This image demonstrates irregular liver surface and ascites.
File:Contrast-enhanced ultrasound of encephaloid hepatocellular carcinoma.jpg|thumb|link=Ultrasonography of liver tumors|[[Ultrasonography of liver tumors|Ultrasonography of liver '''tumors''']]
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