Ultrasonography.  2022 Apr;41(2):243-262. 10.14366/usg.21152.

Ultrasonographic evaluation of patients with abnormal liver function tests in the emergency department

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  • 1Department of Radiology, Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA, USA
  • 2Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA

Abstract

Ultrasonography is often the initial modality used to evaluate patients found to have abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) in the emergency department. While an assessment for biliary ductal dilatation and obstruction remains one of the main questions to answer, radiologists should also be aware of the ultrasonographic appearance of other conditions that can cause abnormal LFTs. This may be crucial for the management and disposition of patients in the emergency department. This article reviews the ultrasonographic features of diseases that may cause abnormal LFTs.

Keyword

Ultrasonography; Emergency; Liver function tests; Radiology; Diagnostic imaging
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