Question 1

ultrasound showed right kidney cortex demonstrates slight increase in echogenicity, measuring 6.7x3.0x3.7 cm in longitudinal. no right hydronephrosis,?

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?renal mass on echo: 58F from LA notes:Ultrasound showed right kidney cortex demonstrates slight increase in echogenicity, measuring 6.7x3.0x3.7 cm in longitudinal. no right hydronephrosis,?ANS: Need to know why the ultrasound was done. Sounds like a renal cyst but CT better to followup on. I specialize in these problems so can do 2nd opinion if desired.

Question 2

within cortex of mid pole of the right kidney, there is a 6x7x5mm echogenic lesion with no posterior shadowing. what does this mean? stone or tumor?

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Not likely a stone: The lack of shadowing generally means that it is not a Stone. Is it a complex cyst or a tumor or a benign mass? That depends on a myriad of factors. While doctors may have their suspicions, the proof is in a biopsy. If the pt is otherwise healthy, it may not be worthwhile to biopsy an incidental lesion. TTYD or use HealthTap Prime. Good luck!

Question 3

recent us showed 1cm echogenic lesion left cortex primarily in keeping with angiomyolipoma ct scan suggested. what does this mean i am very worried?

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Angiomyolipoma: An angiomyolipom is a benign lesion.  It does not turn into cancer.  The CT appearance is diagnostic.  The US appearance of an echogenic lesion is consistent with this.  If an angiomyolipoma is very large there is a risk of bleeding, but at a size of 1cm there is nothing to worry about, and there is no need for any treatment.

Question 4

recent us showed 1cm echogenic lesion on left kidney cortex , i had a scan 1 yr ago and it wasn't on there then?? ct scan for definition booked?

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Reasonable: Chances are it is a cyst.  It will show on CT and can be characterized better.  Also, if that does not give sufficient information an MRI can be considered.  The fact that you found it within a year bodes well.

Question 5

20w pregnant, fetal ultrasound was normal except for: bilateral hydro.enlarged rt kidney with echogenic cortex and perirenal fluid. idea on diagnosis?

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See a specialist: You need to see a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist. This will need to be followed to see if it's worsening. It sounds like a ureteral obstruction, which is more common in male fetuses.

Question 6

hi, i have had painful abdomen pain for 3 months.  two ct scans, 3 ultrasounds and blood tests showed up all normal. except for the latest ultrasound that showed "increased echogenicity of the right renal cortex." what does that mean?

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Not much: That finding is very vague and nonspecific.  The good news is that otherwise, things are good.  Unfortunately it sounds like the tests haven’t shown what’s wrong.  The other thing is that the kidney rarely feels pain so no matter what, the kidney is not causing the pain.  I recommend a Gastroenterologist.

Question 7

what is an echogenic intracardiac focus?

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Echo : If this was mentioned on an echocardiography report, it means something (a focus) in the heart was reflecting ultrasound signals (echogenic) and was therefore seen on the images. It is not describing what it is, but only mentioning that it was seen.

Question 8

echogenic focus in uterus what is it?

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Polyp, fibroid: I am assuming that you had an ultrasound because of a problem.  The ultrasound shows an abnormality in the lining.  This either represents a fibroid or a polyp, most likely.  You should have also have an endometrial biopsy because of your age.  The best way to evaluate this and treat it is with a procedure called a hysteroscopy.

Question 9

what does term nion-shadowing echogenic focus mean?

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Not a Stone: Stones or calcifications will block the ultrasound beam and cause a sonic shadow. An echogenic focus produces more echoes and appears brighter than surrounding tissues. Small ones in the liver are typically hemangiomas but they can represent a variety of lesions.

Question 10

what does a rounded densely echogenic focus within the right ovary signify?

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: A "densely echogenic focus" within the ovary may represent a clot or a fibroma.  Ask your gyn provider to obtain another ultrasound , and if the dense focus is still there, a biopsy may be necessary.

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Ultrasound showed right kidney cortex demonstrates slight increase in echogenicity, measuring 6.7x3.0x3.7 cm in longitudinal. no right hydronephrosis,?

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Within cortex of mid pole of the right kidney, there is a 6x7x5mm echogenic lesion with no posterior shadowing. what does this mean? stone or tumor?

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Recent us showed 1cm echogenic lesion left cortex primarily in keeping with angiomyolipoma ct scan suggested. what does this mean i am very worried?

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Recent us showed 1cm echogenic lesion on left kidney cortex , i had a scan 1 yr ago and it wasn't on there then?? ct scan for definition booked?

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20w pregnant, fetal ultrasound was normal except for: bilateral hydro.enlarged rt kidney with echogenic cortex and perirenal fluid. idea on diagnosis?

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Hi, i have had painful abdomen pain for 3 months. two ct scans, 3 ultrasounds and blood tests showed up all normal. except for the latest ultrasound that showed "increased echogenicity of the right renal cortex." what does that mean?

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What is an echogenic intracardiac focus?

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Echogenic focus in uterus what is it?

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What does term nion-shadowing echogenic focus mean?

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What does a rounded densely echogenic focus within the right ovary signify?

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