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Frequent incidental findings on liver ultrasonographic imaging
| Entity | Frequency, % | Appearance on ultrasonography |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatic cyst | 0.06–17.8 | Anechoic lesion (multiple) |
| Hepatic hemangioma | 0.1–20 | Homogenously hyperechoic lesion (single) |
| Focal nodular hyperplasia | 0.2–3.2 | Nondiagnostic appearancea |
| Hepatic adenoma | 0.0–1.5 | Nondiagnostic appearancea |
a Requires contrast-enhanced CT or MRI for a definitive diagnosis.
