International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
Abstract
Hepatobiliary diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Ultrasonography is a non‐invasive imaging modality that is routinely used to assess hepatobiliary pathology. The correlation between ultrasonographic findings and biochemical markers of liver function has important implications for diagnosis and management. The aim was to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasonography in the detection of hepatobiliary diseases and to correlate these findings with biochemical parameters indicative of liver function and biliary tract pathology. This cross‐sectional study included 28 patients with suspected hepatobiliary disease. We performed ultrasonography to measure liver size, bile duct dimensions, gallbladder wall thickness, and presence of focal lesions. Doppler ultrasound was utilized to assess vascular structures and flow patterns. Biochemical parameters, including liver enzymes, bilirubin levels and coagulation markers, were compared with ultrasonographic findings. Mean liver size was found to be within the normal range, with some patients displaying focal lesions suggestive of underlying pathology. Bile duct dilatation was observed in patients with elevated liver enzymes, indicating possible biliary obstruction. Gallbladder wall thickening correlated with abnormal ultrasound findings in patients with clinical symptoms of cholecystitis. Doppler findings showed variable portal vein flow velocities, with some patients demonstrating patterns consistent with portal hypertension. Ultrasonography, in conjunction with biochemical markers, provides a reliable approach to the assessment and management of hepatobiliary diseases. The correlation between imaging and laboratory findings can aid in early diagnosis and help tailor individual treatment strategies. Further research with larger cohorts is recommended to validate these findings.
How to cite this article:
P. Hanumantha Rao, E. Praveen, D. Krishna Sumanth and M. Soundara Pandian. A Comparative Analysis of Ultrasonography and Biochemical Markers in Hepatobiliary Dysfunction.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makijtm.2023.3.5.9
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.59218/makijtm.2023.3.5.9