Table 1 Degree of hepatic steatosis according with alterations found in the abdominal ultrasound (Ferraioli and Monteiro 2019; Hamaguchi et al. 2007)
Grade of HS | Meaning | Alterations in the abdominal ultrasound |
|---|---|---|
Grade 0 | Normal or absence of HS | No sonographic alteration |
Grade 1 | Mild HS | Characterized by increased echogenicity of the hepatic parenchyma in relation to the renal cortex and spleen, with adequate visualization of the vascular walls and diaphragm |
Grade 2 | Moderate HS | Characterized by increased echogenicity, inadequate visualization of vascular walls, and partial visualization of the diaphragm |
Grade 3 | Severe HS | Characterized by increased echogenicity, non-visualization of vascular walls parallel to the sounding beam, non-visualization of the diaphragm, and posterior surface of the right hepatic lobe by subcostal window |