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What does increasing echogenicity of the liver parenchyma mean?
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Most commonly: This is seen with increased fat content of the liver. Fatty livers are most commonly seen in patients ingesting too much fat in their diets or the result of excessive alcohol intake.
Answered 1/3/2018
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Fatty change: Increased echogenicity means that on a sonogram study the liver had a lighter or whiter appearance than is typical. This is called fatty infiltration and can be caused by many things such as medications like cholesterol lowering drugs and many other medications.
Answered 7/11/2017
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