Coarsened Echotexture

[ReeTaylor]

Does anyone know what coarsened echotexture means?

[Kjun54321]

“Coarsened hepatic echotexture is asonographic descriptor used when the uniform smooth hepatic echotexture of the liver is lost. This can occur due to a number of reasons which include: as a hepatic manifestation of sickle cell disease. 1. Schmidt G. Differential diagnosis in ultrasound, a teaching atlas.”

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[Kjun54321 in reply to Kjun54321]

I also read that the liver has more fat than normal that causes the liver to have a different outer texture other than smooth.

[ReeTaylor in reply to Kjun54321]

Thank you. It was the first time in three years reading that on my ultrasound. I do have NAFL but no scars, so that is most likely what they are seeing. I don't go into see the doctor until the 6th. I appreciate that you answered me.