Measurement Of Quadrate Lobe Of Liver On Ultrasonography In Hepatitis B Patients

Abstract

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is still a big health issue that causes chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma in millions across the globe. Early and proper detection of changes in the liver is necessary for good disease management, mainly where invasive procedures cannot be carried out easily. This study looks at the role of sonographic examination of the quadrate lobe (segment IV) in helping diagnose chronic hepatitis B. Using a descriptive cross-sectional design, 31 participants were assessed to measure the anteroposterior diameter of the quadrate lobe and study its connection with other clinical signs and the disease progression. Quadrate lobe shrinkage was noticed among patients who had advanced liver disease, like cirrhosis and portal hypertension. The study proves that checking on the quadrate lobe with ultrasonography helps spot any structural changes in the liver of HBV patients efficiently and at little cost. Performing segment IV evaluation as part of the usual sonographic tests can help diagnose diseases at an early stage and increase the success of treatments in regions with few modern tests and procedures.