Renal Ultrasound
Renal ultrasound, also known as kidney ultrasound, is a widely used medical imaging technique that provides detailed views of the kidneys and surrounding structures. This non-invasive, painless procedure uses sound…
General Imaging
Hyperechoic
Hyperechoic is a descriptive term used when reporting ultrasound images. When a structure or tissue appears brighter than its surrounding tissues on an ultrasound scan, it is called hyperechoic. This…
Anechoic
The term anechoic is used in ultrasound to describe imaging findings. Anechoic regions are areas on an ultrasound that do not reflect echoes. Anechoic areas on ultrasound often represent fluid-filled…
Echogenic Foci
When undergoing an ultrasound, doctors may detect something called echogenic foci in various organs. These bright spots appear on the ultrasound image due to the way sound waves interact with…
Lymph Node on Ultrasound Normal vs Abnormal
Lymph nodes are an essential part of the body’s immune system, helping to fight off infections and diseases. Ultrasound imaging is a common tool used to examine lymph nodes. Understanding…
Exophytic Lesion
Exophytic lesions are abnormal growths that extend outward from the surface of an organ or tissue. These growths can occur in various parts of the body, including the liver, kidney,…
Ovarian Cancer Ultrasound
One of the most effective and non-invasive methods for early detection and diagnosis is the ovarian cancer is ultrasound. Early detection of ovarian cancer significantly improves survival rates, but unfortunately,…
Can You See Cancer in the Abdomen with Ultrasound?
When diagnosing abdominal cancer, early detection plays an important role in treatment success. One of the most common and non-invasive imaging methods used by doctors is ultrasound. But can ultrasound…
Fatty Hilum
The fatty hilum is a term frequently encountered in imaging studies involving lymph nodes. Understanding the concept of the fatty hilum and its significance in medical imaging is important for…
Sacral Ala Fracture
Sacral ala fractures are a common injury, especially in patients who have experienced trauma such as falls, car accidents, or sports injuries. These fractures can be challenging to diagnose due…
Gastric Emptying Study
A gastric emptying study is a diagnostic test used to evaluate how quickly food moves from the stomach to the small intestine. This process, known as gastric emptying, can be…
Does Red and Blue Mean Cancer on Ultrasound?
Ultrasound imaging is a common diagnostic tool used by healthcare professionals to visualize internal organs and tissues in the body. If you’ve recently had an ultrasound, you might have noticed…