The classic sonographic appearance of hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) is:

The classic sonographic appearance of

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ADecreased echogenicity with posterior acoustic enhancement
BMultiple hypoechoic nodules throughout the parenchyma
CCoarsened heterogeneous echotexture with regenerative nodules
DIncreased echogenicity (hyperechoic liver) with decreased beam penetration

✓ Correct answer: D. Increased echogenicity (hyperechoic liver) with decreased beam penetration Fatty infiltration increases hepatic echogenicity (brighter than the renal cortex), and the excess fat attenuates the sound beam, causing poor deep penetration and reduced visualization of intrahepatic vessels.

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