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What does slight heterogeneous parenchymal echogenicity mean from my ultrasound results?

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Usually not much: You didn't mention what organ was studied. In most cases, this just describes the tissue with perhaps some fatty tissue or even scar. Fibrous tissue also but all of this is nothing to worry about now. See what your doctor has to add

Answered 11/1/2020

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A member asked:

What does slight heterogeneous parenchymal echogenicity mean from my ultrasound results?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

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