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What's parenchymal echogenicity kidney?

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Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Specializes in Radiology

Ultrasound: The term describes the sonographic characteristics of the kidney tissue. When the cortical echogenicity is increased the kidney looks brighter. This is a finding usually associated with various chronic renal parenchymal disease. When decreased can represent swelling from acute infection or renal vein obstruction.

Answered 7/1/2019

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