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1 Check the size, shape, and position of the liver. 2  An ultrasound may be done to evaluate jaundice and other problems of the liver, including liver masses, cirrhosis, fat deposits in the liver (called fatty liver), or abnormal liver function tests. Also, these tests may be done if the abdominal ultrasound is normal but abdominal pain persists. 2  Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body. 3  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Abdomen. 4  A pelvic ultrasound will be used to produce a picture of the lower abdominal (pelvic) organs and other structures inside the pelvis.
A liver ultrasound can be used to guide doctors or surgeons during a procedure, such as a biopsy. They are important in planning for certain types of therapy and surgery, as well as in the aftermath to determine whether the patientâs body is responding to treatment. Liver Ultrasound may help diagnose (find): An ultrasound of the liver is viewed through an abdominal ultrasound. A liver ultrasound is used to detect abnormalities and determine the cause of ongoing symptoms.