Reason: assess for portal hypertension in liver History: hcv LIVER: Coarse, echogenic and heterogeneous hepatic parenchyma. The liver measures 16.1 cm in length. The portal vein is patent with normal directional hepatopedal portal venous blood flow, peak velocity 29.8 cm/s with minimal pulsatility. No portosystemic collaterals. No focal mass.GALLBLADDER, BILIARY TRACT: No significant abnormalities noted. The gallbladder wall measures 0.3 cm. The common bile duct measures 0.3 cm. No biliary ductal dilatation.PANCREAS: Obscured by bowel gas.RIGHT KIDNEY: The left kidney measures 11.0 cm, however is poorly visualized. No hydronephrosis.LEFT KIDNEY: The left kidney measures 11.8 cm in length, however is poorly visualized. No hydronephrosis.OTHER: No ascites. The spleen measures 11.1 cm in length.
1. Findings consistent with hepatic steatosis or parenchymal dysfunction. No specific evidence of portal hypertension.