Hepatic steatosis | Ultrasonographic findings |
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Grade 0 | Normal echogenicity compared to the right renal cortex |
Grade 1 | Mild diffuse increase in echogenicity |
Grade 2 | Moderate increase in echogenicity accompanied by reduced visualization of the portal vein walls and diaphragm |
Grade 3 | Severe increase in echogenicity with non-visualization of the portal vein walls, diaphragm, and the posterior portion of the liver |