Here is the complete USG abdomen draft for liver cirrhosis with moderate ascites:
ULTRASONOGRAPHY ABDOMEN - REPORT DRAFT
Examination: USG Abdomen (Whole Abdomen)
Machine: __________ (e.g., GE LOGIQ / Philips Affinity / Siemens)
Transducer: 3.5–5 MHz curvilinear probe
Date: __________
Patient Name / ID: __________
FINDINGS
LIVER:
The liver is shrunken / reduced in size with coarsened echotexture. The surface is nodular and irregular. The parenchymal echogenicity is heterogeneously increased. The hepatic margins are lobulated. The right lobe measures approximately __ cm (craniocaudal) and the left lobe spans __ cm. The caudate lobe is relatively enlarged. Intrahepatic vasculature is attenuated. No focal hepatic lesion / space-occupying lesion (SOL) identified. No intrahepatic biliary radicle (IHBR) dilatation.
PORTAL SYSTEM:
The main portal vein (MPV) is dilated, measuring __ mm in diameter (normal < 13 mm), consistent with portal hypertension. Flow on color Doppler is hepatopetal / hepatofugal (specify as appropriate). Splenic vein and superior mesenteric vein are dilated. Splenorenal / portosystemic collaterals are noted (describe if seen).
GALLBLADDER:
The gallbladder wall is thickened (__ mm) with a collapsed / distended lumen, likely secondary to ascites and hypoalbuminemia. No calculi / polyp / mass identified. Pericholecystic fluid is noted.
COMMON BILE DUCT (CBD):
CBD measures __ mm (normal < 6 mm). No calculus or focal stricture identified. No IHBR dilatation.
SPLEEN:
The spleen is enlarged (splenomegaly), measuring __ cm in bipolar length (normal < 12 cm). Parenchymal echotexture is homogeneous. No focal splenic lesion. Splenic vein is prominent.
PANCREAS:
The pancreas is normal in size and echotexture. Main pancreatic duct is not dilated. No focal pancreatic lesion.
KIDNEYS:
- Right kidney measures __ × __ cm - normal size, shape, and parenchymal echogenicity. CMD preserved. No calculus / hydronephrosis.
- Left kidney measures __ × __ cm - normal. No calculus / hydronephrosis.
URINARY BLADDER:
Urinary bladder is adequately distended. Wall is normal. No intraluminal lesion.
ASCITES:
Moderate free fluid is noted in the peritoneal cavity. Fluid is seen in the perihepatic, perisplenic, pericholecystic, paracolic gutters (bilateral), and pelvis (pouch of Douglas / rectovesical pouch). The fluid appears anechoic / echo-free, suggesting transudate. (If internal echoes or septations present, mention: fine internal echoes noted, raising possibility of infected/exudative ascites - clinical correlation advised.)
Approximate maximum depth of free fluid in the right paracolic gutter / perihepatic region: __ cm.
AORTA / IVC:
No aneurysm. IVC shows normal respiratory variation / reduced collapse (modify as seen).
PARA-AORTIC / MESENTERIC LYMPH NODES:
No significant lymphadenopathy.
IMPRESSION
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Liver cirrhosis - Shrunken, nodular liver with coarsened heterogeneous parenchyma, consistent with established cirrhosis.
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Portal hypertension - Dilated main portal vein (__ mm) with splenomegaly and prominent portosystemic collaterals.
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Moderate ascites - Moderate free anechoic intraperitoneal fluid in perihepatic, perisplenic, paracolic gutters, and pelvis.
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Gallbladder wall thickening - Likely secondary (hypoalbuminemia / portal hypertension). No primary gallbladder pathology.
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No focal hepatic lesion / SOL identified on this study (Note: Sensitivity for HCC detection is limited in a cirrhotic liver on USG alone - contrast-enhanced imaging / LI-RADS evaluation recommended if clinically indicated.)
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Kidneys and pancreas are unremarkable.
Reporting Radiologist / Sonologist: ________________
Qualification: ________________
Date & Time: ________________
Signature / Stamp: ________________
Quick Reference - Grading Ascites on USG
| Grade | USG Finding |
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| Mild | Fluid only in Morrison's pouch / pelvis |
| Moderate | Fluid in perihepatic, perisplenic, paracolic gutters + pelvis |
| Severe | Massive fluid throughout peritoneal cavity, bowel loops floating |
Supplementary Notes for Clinician
- HCC surveillance is recommended every 6 months with USG ± AFP in all cirrhotic patients.
- If ascites shows internal echoes or loculations on USG, diagnostic paracentesis (SAAG, cell count, culture) is advised to rule out spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP).
- CECT abdomen (triphasic) or MRI abdomen with CECT is recommended for better characterization of any focal liver lesion in a cirrhotic background (LI-RADS assessment).
- Doppler evaluation of the portal and hepatic veins should be performed in all cirrhotic patients to assess for portal vein thrombosis and hepatic venous waveform changes (loss of triphasic pattern suggests hepatic fibrosis).
Fill in the blank measurements after reviewing actual scan findings. The terminology and structure follow standard radiological reporting conventions for chronic liver disease.