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What is a hypoechoic heterogenous area in the breast?
A hypoechoic area on ultrasound is one that's darker on the screen because it's less dense than surrounding tissue. In the breast, in a heterogeneous area, this might indicate multiple cysts. Talk with your health care provider or breast surgeon for information specific to your situation.
What does hypoechoic mean?
Hypoechoic means less white on ultrasound.
What does a isoechoic nodule with partial hypoechoic halo mean in a thyroid ultrasound?
What is Hypoechoic to Isoechoic Nodule
What is a hypoechoic mass in the fundus?
A hypoechoic mass in the fundus refers to an area of tissue that appears darker on ultrasound imaging, indicating that it reflects less sound waves. This can be caused by various conditions such as cysts, tumors, or inflammation, and further evaluation may be needed to determine the specific cause.
What is a heterogeneous hypoechoic mass lesion?
The hypoechoic mass lesion refers to the abnormal area in the body that can be seen on an ultrasound.
What are functional ovarian cysts?
The cysts that appear during the regular activity of the ovaries are called functional cysts.
What is a bilateral cysts?
Bilateral kidney cysts are cysts in BOTH kidneys.
What does hypoechoeic area mean?
Hypoechoic area is a medical term relating to ultrasound scanning. On ultrasound, a solid mass appears as a grey or hypoechoic area.
What is a hypoechoic structure?
A hypoechoic structure or mass is a mass which appears as very dark when ultrasound pictures are taken. It could be indicative of a tumor, or it may be benign.
What is parenchymal cysts?
cysts of tissue
What is another name for perineural cysts?
Perineural cysts (also called Tarlov cysts)
Is hypoechoic nodule a cancer?
A hypoechoic nodule is not necessarily cancer. A biopsy is done to determine if the nodule is malignant. Bilateral or multiple nodules are more likely to be benign. If the size of the nodule is large and bothersome, it is removed with surgery.
