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What's the different between hyperechoic and hypoecoic on thyroid ultra sound. also what is hetergenorous. ?
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Hyperechoic: suggests solid while hypoechoic means cystic, or "hollow" so to speak, Heterogeneous is a normal mixture of both. The meaning needs to be discussed with your doctor as these are generic descriptions.
Answered 11/30/2014
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Thyroid US: Hyperechoic increased internal echoes, hypo is decreased. Heterogeneous means uniform. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 8/25/2016
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High & low: hyper is usually from cells and more white on ultrasound. Hypo is usually black and from fluid, such as water and cysts.
Answered 12/14/2014
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