Which sonographic finding is MOST specific for advanced hepatic cirrhosis?

Which sonographic finding is MOST specific

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ANodular liver surface contour with ascites
BDiffuse hyperechogenicity of the parenchyma
CGallbladder wall thickening > 3 mm
DDilated intrahepatic bile ducts

✓ Correct answer: A. Nodular liver surface contour with ascites A nodular liver surface (due to regenerative nodules and fibrosis) combined with ascites is the most specific sonographic combination for cirrhosis. Hyperechogenicity alone suggests steatosis.

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