Table 4 The characteristics of liver ultrasound image in different fibrosis stage with CHB patient
From: Ultrasound imaging findings in primary biliary cholangitis
Characteristics | CHB (F1) n = 17 | CHB (F2) n = 13 | CHB (F3) n = 14 | CHB (F4) n = 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Liver surface | ||||
Smooth | 8(47.1%) | 4(30.8%) | 0(%) | 0(0%) |
Mild irregular (≤ 5 mm) | 9(52.9%) | 7(53.8%) | 5(35.7%) | 1(7.7%) |
Moderate irregular (6-10 mm) | 0(0%) | 2(15.4%) | 8(57.1%) | 3(23.1%) |
Severe irregular (> 10 mm) | 0(0%) | 0(%) | 1(7.1%) | 9(69.2%) |
Liver echo texture | ||||
Fine (≤ 1 mm) | 6(35.3%) | 2(15.4%) | 0(0%) | 0(0%) |
Mildly coarse (2-5 mm) | 11(64.7%) | 8(61.5%) | 2(14.3%) | 1(7.7%) |
Coarse (> 5 mm) | 0(0%) | 2(15.4%) | 4(28.6%) | 8(61.5%) |
Small nodules (≤ 3 mm) | 0(0%) | 1(7.7%) | 5(35.7%) | 0(0%) |
Large nodules (> 3 mm) | 0(0%) | 0(0%) | 3(21.4%) | 4(30.8%) |
Liver edge | ||||
Sharp | 12(70.6.%) | 9(69.2%) | 4(28.6%) | 0(0%) |
Mildly dulled | 5(29.4%) | 3(23.1%) | 4(28.6%) | 3(23.1%) |
Dulled | 0(0%) | 0(0%) | 6(42.9%) | 10(76.9%) |