Question 1

what does increased cortical echogenicity mean?

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When: Applied to the kidneys this means the outer area of the kidney is brighter on ultrasound than what is usually seen. This can be technical (as in not a reflection of disease). Increased echogenicity is also seen in a host of medical kidney diseases. So the importance of the finding has to be correlated by your doctor.

Question 2

kidney ultrasound show increased cortical echogenicity (right >left) with mild loss of corticomedullary differantiation. advice: kft correlation.mean?

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Correlate blood test: Increased cortical echogenicity with mild corticomedullary differentiation,  usually means medical renal disease. Kft probably means kidney function tests. These are blood tests such as serum creatinine, bun, and GFR (glomerular filtration rate).

Question 3

what does term slightly increased cortical echogenicity of both kidneys means in an ultrasound test?

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"Slightly": increased echogenicity is a hedge.  It means that the kidney tissue may be marginally brighter looking than normal on US.  It could be normal.  Truly increased echogenicity implies renal disease but is very nonspecific, there are a number of entities that could manifest that way.  The finding must be interpreted in the context of your clinical picture to determine the significance, if any.

Question 4

renal cortical thickness and echogenicity is maintened bilaterally menas?

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That describes: normal features of the kidney.  The echogenicity is the "brightness" on US, and the cortical thickness is the width of the renal tissue.

Question 5

what does mild bilateral cortical echogenicity mean ? this from ultrasound tests.

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Kidney?: If this was an ultrasound of your abdomen, and the report is referring to your kidneys, then the result indicates an enhanced thickening of the outer layers of your kidney, Best to discuss with your doctor who knows your history and why you had the test.

Question 6

what does this mean? the nodule is predominantly echogenic with a hypoechoic center. a thin cortical rim of hypoechogenicity surrounds the nodule.

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Your Doctor: Interpretation of tests, whether radiological, blood tests or procedures . Interpretation is best done within the context of the clinical  picture. So your doctor is the best to explain that to you and if you are not convinced, you can always get a second opinion, .

Question 7

hello. i have 7mm echogenic cortical nodule in right kidney what does it mean and how to cure is that any emergency to see specialist?

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No emergency: You should see a urologist in the future. It could be a number of things. Depending where in the cortex the nodule is located it, could even be a stone. See a urologist in the next month or so.

Question 8

my ultrasound i had done today said i had cortical echogenicity  in both yet it could be from the technique vs renal mass. should i be concerned?

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Hmmm: Thats sounds very wishy washy.  You either have normal echogenicity or increased encgencity.  You should ask your nephrologist if you have one.  

You definitely dont want to have a possible renal mass.  You might need more imaging.  Most renal imaging needs contrast - as your radiologist 

*who is me.

Question 9

both ovaries have multiple follicles of varied sizes with cortical / subcapsular location. medullary stroma is relatively echogenic . is it harmful?

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Review with doc: Basically it sounds like you are reading the radiologist description of normal ovaries. The best thing to do is to take the report to the doctor who ordered it. They can interpret the results in the clinical context of your situation.

Question 10

what is the meaning of parenchymal echogenicity is increased?

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Descriptive term: Not specific to any one thing.
Parenchyma is just the main part of an organ or tissue.
Echogenicity refers to how many echoes are produced by a tissue.

It just means more than expected echoes form whatever is being examined. I can't take this any farther without more information.

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Kidney ultrasound show increased cortical echogenicity (right >left) with mild loss of corticomedullary differantiation. advice: kft correlation.mean?

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What does term slightly increased cortical echogenicity of both kidneys means in an ultrasound test?

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Renal cortical thickness and echogenicity is maintened bilaterally menas?

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What does mild bilateral cortical echogenicity mean ? this from ultrasound tests.

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What does this mean? the nodule is predominantly echogenic with a hypoechoic center. a thin cortical rim of hypoechogenicity surrounds the nodule.

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Hello. i have 7mm echogenic cortical nodule in right kidney what does it mean and how to cure is that any emergency to see specialist?

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My ultrasound i had done today said i had cortical echogenicity in both yet it could be from the technique vs renal mass. should i be concerned?

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Both ovaries have multiple follicles of varied sizes with cortical / subcapsular location. medullary stroma is relatively echogenic . is it harmful?

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What is the meaning of parenchymal echogenicity is increased?

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