Question 1

what does homogeneous echogenicity of the uterus mean?

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Uniform: The tissue appears uniform on ultrasound, usually meaning it is the same composition.  Read more about how ultrasound works here: http://www.Conciergeradiologist.Com/how-ultrasound-works.Html.

Question 2

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 3

parenchymal echogenicity is coarse, what does this mean?

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What Organ?: The term means that the expected uniformity of an organs' tissue texture has been degraded and the appearance has assumed a rather more coarse texture. This can be due to chronic disease but is not specific.

Question 4

what does heterogeneously echogenic mean?

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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.

Question 5

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 6

what does having a echogenic area on your ovary mean?

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A "see through spot": Ultrasounds use sound waves to look for abnormalities, and an echogenic spot is a clear "see through spot" on your ovary most often a small cyst.

Question 7

what does 6mm mixed echogenicity area of testicle mean?

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Follow-up...: Mixed echogenicity means there is various tissue texture consistency within this 6-mm area especially in comparison to its surrounding normal testicular tissue. For someone with the medical background as described, one has to think about if it's a small tumor. So, it's recommended to repeat palpating the testis and getting another ultrasound in 4-6 months as a close follow-up. Any doubt? Ask doc.

Question 8

17 68cm liver and i inceased echogenicity what does this mean?

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Distinguish diseases: Distinguish fatty liver (steatosis) from fatty liver with abnormal liver tests (steatohepatitis). Best to start with a weight loss diet based on calorie and fat restriction, avoid alcohol, control diabetes & cholesterol (if present).  Your doctor will likely want to monitor your labwork, image the liver, & rule out other diseases that can mimick the pattern of liver tests seen with fatty changes.

Question 9

endometrium 14mm thickened, mixed&echogenic, what does this mean?

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Depends on pt age: In a menstruating female this is likely normal though a 6 week f/u ultrasound should be obtained.  However, in a post-menopausal female, this is abnormal regardless if they are on HRT or not and GYN consultation would be recommended.

Question 10

what does  thyroid parenchymal echogenicity is fairly homogeneous mean?

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Homogeneous: Homogeneous echogenicity of thyroid parenchyma on ultrasound means a normal thyroid gland without nodules.

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