Question 1

my pelvic ultrasound results say focus of heterogeneous echogenicity at the mid endometrial canal may reflect polyp or thrombus. is this bad?

Accepted Answer

no: Thrombus in the endometrium would just be a clot. Depends on where you are in your cycle. Discuss findings with the dr. Who ordered the ultrasound.

Question 2

can you please interpret these mri findings? within the anterior intra-abdominal fat along the surface of the left hepatic lobe there is a 1.8 cm ovoid focus of heterogeneous t2 hyperintense signal and enhancement, with internal fat signal?

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: Your ordering MD should sit down with the interpreting radiologist and ask for a differential diagnosis, and whether any other imaging studies would be helpful or what follow-up, if any, is advisable and what,if any ,specialists, should be consulted. Without this help you  &amp; your MD are left up in the air, so to speak.

Question 3

1.4x1.6x1.2 heterogenous hyperechoic focus on right ovary.report said it "may" be a hemorrahagic cyst? its painful. likelihood of cancer?will bc help?

Accepted Answer

Cyst: This is most likely what is called a "corpus lute un cyst". It arises during the normal process of ovulation, an on occasion can cause pain. It is a problem that your bodiy's mechanisms will solve on their own. It is not cancer. Your cyst is very small and will most likely never require any surgery - but the pain can last as long as 6-8 weeks (hopefully much shorter for you!).

Question 4

recent ultrasound showed nodule on thyroid 1.3x0.8x1cm heterogenous calcification, hyperechoic focu likely due to colloid can you interpret this?

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Most nodules benign: Thyroid nodules  are often detected incidentally when a patient has neck us.Nodules may range in size from several mm to several cm. With frequency of ultrasounds obtained, incidental thyroid nodules are frequently found.Us can describe nodules and sometimes infer likelihood of benign vs malig.Biopsy most accurate with some specialists advocating biopsy of nodules greater than 1cm others 1.5 cm.

Question 5

is a heterogeneous myometrium abnormal?

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: Your question is unclear. What do you mean by heterogeneous myometrium? By some measures, normal myometrium is heterogeneous due to criss-crossing of muscle fibres.
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Question 6

what does it mean to have a myometrium is heterogeneous demonstrates without a focal lesion?

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Heterogeneous: Heterogeneous myometrium means that the texture of the myometrium is not the same across the length of it. It is probably OK if no discrete lesion is seen. If there are symptoms that cannot be explained by it, it may be reasonable to have a follow up ultrasound in 3 months to see if there has been a change in the appearance.

Question 7

heterogeneous liver, what is this?

Accepted Answer

On ultrasound?: this is a common ultrasound finding, echogenic or heterogenous liver - meaning not all of liver tissue looks exactly the same. typically cause is some degree of inflammation - from fat in liver or other causes of hepatitis?  i'd talk to your doc, whoever ordered the test.

Question 8

what causes a heterogeneous testicle?

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Ultrasound: Assuming you're referring to something you saw on an ultrasound report, this can be from a variety of causes but most significantly it can be due to testicular cancer and therefore should be followed closely by a urologist.

Question 9

i want to know if i could get a second opinion on my test results that say there is a heterogeneous lesion in the right side?

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: We would not be able to look at your test results on this part of HealthTap where we answer medical questions for free. But, you could make an appointment with a primary care doctor on HealthTap and they could look at your test results. This is not free. You could also get a second opinion from a doctor in person. Best of luck to you!!

Question 10

what does heterogeneously echogenic mean?

Accepted Answer

Mixed echo pattern: Heterogeneous echogenic means ultrasound characteristics of area examined have combination of none, low and high echogenic pattern. This is compared to diffusely homogeneous pattern where diffusely same echo pattern. Certain lesions can be diagnosed by their echo pattern.

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My pelvic ultrasound results say focus of heterogeneous echogenicity at the mid endometrial canal may reflect polyp or thrombus. is this bad?

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Can you please interpret these mri findings? within the anterior intra-abdominal fat along the surface of the left hepatic lobe there is a 1.8 cm ovoid focus of heterogeneous t2 hyperintense signal and enhancement, with internal fat signal?

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1.4x1.6x1.2 heterogenous hyperechoic focus on right ovary.report said it "may" be a hemorrahagic cyst? its painful. likelihood of cancer?will bc help?

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Recent ultrasound showed nodule on thyroid 1.3x0.8x1cm heterogenous calcification, hyperechoic focu likely due to colloid can you interpret this?

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Is a heterogeneous myometrium abnormal?

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What does it mean to have a myometrium is heterogeneous demonstrates without a focal lesion?

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Heterogeneous liver, what is this?

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What causes a heterogeneous testicle?

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I want to know if i could get a second opinion on my test results that say there is a heterogeneous lesion in the right side?

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What does heterogeneously echogenic mean?

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