 Frank disseminated intravascular coagulation, or DIC, may occur in as many as 70% of people.Abdominal ultrasound may show fat deposition in the liver, but, as the hallmark of this condition is microvesicular steatosis (see pathology below), this is not seen on ultrasound.Rarely, the condition can be complicated by rupture or necrosis of the liver, which may be identified by ultrasound.