Table 1 Ultrasound findings over the time of experiment observed in Experimental group compared to Control group
From: Ultrasound imaging in an experimental model of fatty liver disease and cirrhosis in rats
US findings/Time of experiment | Control Group at any time (n = 10) | Experimental Group | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 weeks (n = 6) | 8 weeks (n = 7) | 15 weeks (n = 17) | ||
Homogeneous liver parenchyma of medium level echogenicity (pattern 1) | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Diffusely increased parenchymal echogenicity (pattern 2) | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Discrete coarsened and heterogeneous parenchyma (pattern 3) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
Extensive coarsened and heterogeneous parenchyma (pattern 4) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
L-Echo<R-Echo | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
L-Echo=R-Echo | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
L-Echo>R-Echo | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
Liver isoechoic nodule | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Liver hypoechoic nodule | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
PVD< 2.1 mm | 10 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
PVD ≥ 2.1 mm | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
Mild or transient ascites | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Moderate or marked ascites | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |