An ultrasound of the<unk>  can be done in the workup of acute<unk>  failure to evaluate ascites and other causes of hepatic failure. It can also assist in the evaluation of intrahepatic mass, abscess, cirrhosis, and malignancy. A doppler ultrasonography can also evaluate the flow and patency of hepatic vessels (hepatic vein and hepatic artery) to rule out Budd-Chiari syndrome, hepatic congestion, and portal hypertension.
Acute liver failure echocardiography or ultrasound
Acute liver failure other diagnostic studies
Jaundice echocardiography or ultrasound
Jaundice other diagnostic studies
Cirrhosis echocardiography or ultrasound
Acute liver failure physical examination
Liver mass other diagnostic studies
Hepatopulmonary syndrome echocardiography and ultrasound