Hemochromatosis Flashcards
1
Q
what does hemochromatosis cause?
A
Increased levels of iron in the blood
2
Q
what occurs to the echogenicity of the liver?
A
Increases
3
Q
what is a differential diagnosis of hemochromatosis
A
Cirrhosis
4
Q
what can hemochromatosis lead to
A
Portal hypertension
cirrhosis
5
Q
what is the sonographic appearance?
A
hepatomegaly
cirrhotic changes
