Hypoechoic liver implies a lesion, which may be a liver abscess, liver cyst, benign tumor, fatty lesion, etc. It should be used in conjunction with other tests to determine the cause.
Ultrasound of the liver is a common test, and when hypoechoic or hyperechoic is present, it indicates injury or space occupation in the liver. Generally, hypoechoicity means that the liver has liver cysts, liver abscesses, benign tumors, fatty lesions, malignant tumors, etc. Hypoechoicity means that there are intrahepatic bile duct stones and malignant tumors.
Ultrasound cannot directly determine liver disease, and should be analyzed in combination with imaging (e.g., enhanced CT), biochemical examination, or pathological biopsy to clarify the etiology. It is recommended not to ignore the findings of liver hypoechoicity, which should be taken seriously.