Cirrhosis, a severe and irreversible liver disease, results from chronic damage, leading to extensive scarring and impaired liver function. In abdominal ultrasound, cirrhosis manifests as an irregularly shaped, nodular liver with altered echotexture, often accompanied by signs of portal hypertension like splenomegaly or ascites. This condition critically affects abdominal health, requiring careful sonographic assessment.
Early and accurate ultrasound detection of cirrhosis is vital for guiding patient management and preventing complications such as liver failure or hepatocellular carcinoma. Key abdominal ultrasound findings, including changes in liver morphology and vascular flow patterns, are crucial for diagnosing and monitoring this progressive disease within medical and diagnostic imaging practices.
