The finding of diffuse increased liver echogenicity on ultrasound (compared to normal) and poor transmission of the ultrasound beam through the liver would suggest:

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The characteristic description of the ultrasound finding of hepatic steatosis is diffuse increased liver echogenicity on ultrasound (compared to normal) and poor transmission of the ultrasound beam through the liver. Mild to moderate cirrhosis may have no visible changes perceptible with ultrasound. Choledocholithiasis usually does not affect liver parenchyma unless there is very long-standing biliary obstruction-an unlikely clinical scenario. It would be a very unusual case for a patient to have steatosis and portal hypertension.

The Finding of Diffuse Increased Liver Echogenicity on Ultrasound (Compared