Table 1.
Ultrasound grades of fatty liver, in type 2 diabetes mellitus patient population
| Grades | USG finding | Count (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 85 (38.6) | |
| Grade 1: Fatty liver | Increased hepatic echogenicity with normal visualization of intrahepatic vessels and diaphragm | 95 (43.2) |
| Grade 2: Fatty liver | Moderately increase in echogenicity directing to impaired visualization of the diaphragm and intrahepatic vessels | 40 (18.2) |
| Fatty liver (Grade 1+2) | Marked increase in echogenicity with poor visualization of the posterior structures such as the diaphragm | 135 (61.3) |
USG: Ultrasound