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Can an ultrasound miss cirrhosis? my ultrasound showed mild fatty liver?
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Yes, it is not the procedure of choice for diagnosing liver cirrhosis in early stage. However, liver cirrhosis is less likely present in a mild fatty liver.
Answered 6/26/2022
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