49 year-old male with transaminase elevation and history of alcohol abuse. Evaluate for biliary distention or liver abnormality. LIVER: Increased echogenicity of the liver, suggestive of hepatic steatosis. The portal vein flow is hepatopetal. The liver contour is smooth.GALLBLADDER, BILIARY TRACT: No significant abnormalities noted. The common duct measures 4 mm in diameter. No gallstones or common duct stones are seen.PANCREAS: No significant abnormalities noted.RIGHT KIDNEY: No significant abnormalities noted.OTHER: No significant abnormalities noted.
Increased echogenicity of the liver, suggestive of hepatic steatosis/parenchymal dysfunction. Otherwise, unremarkable ultrasound examination of the right upper quadrant.