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Imaging studies are often obtained during evaluation process. [[Ultrasonography]] reveals a "bright" liver with increased [[echogenicity]]. A fatty liver has lower [[density]] than [[spleen]] on [[CT scan]] and fat appears bright in T1 weighted [[MRI]]. No radiological modality is however able to distinguish simple steatosis from advanced [[Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease|NASH]]. [[Histological]] diagnosis by [[liver biopsy]] is sought when assessment of severity is indicated. | Imaging studies are often obtained during evaluation process. [[Ultrasonography]] reveals a "bright" liver with increased [[echogenicity]]. A fatty liver has lower [[density]] than [[spleen]] on [[CT scan]] and fat appears bright in T1 weighted [[MRI]]. No radiological modality is however able to distinguish simple steatosis from advanced [[Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease|NASH]]. [[Histological]] diagnosis by [[liver biopsy]] is sought when assessment of severity is indicated. | ||
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Ultrasound
Imaging studies are often obtained during evaluation process. Ultrasonography reveals a "bright" liver with increased echogenicity. A fatty liver has lower density than spleen on CT scan and fat appears bright in T1 weighted MRI. No radiological modality is however able to distinguish simple steatosis from advanced NASH. Histological diagnosis by liver biopsy is sought when assessment of severity is indicated.
Fatty infiltration on ultrasound'
Fatty liver on ultrasound. Note that liver is very echogenic when compared to right kidney
