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An increased echotexture of the liver could mean several different things. A doctor is the only one who can diagnose what it means in a certain case. It would be caused by cirrhosis, or hepatitis, or fatty infiltration just to name a few things it could mean.
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∙ 15y agoThere is something that is reflecting more ultrasound waves back to the scanner, e.g. increased fatty deposits.
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What is course echo texture of the liver mean?
In mild cirrhosis the echo texture becomes course but does not effect prognosis I will post a detailed report and post it within 72hrs.
What is minimal coarsening hepatic echotexture?
i just saw my abdominal echo and the results showed mild coarsening of the hepatic echotexture that could be related to diffuse hepatocelluiar disease. what does this mean> can it be cancer of liver?
What does heterogeneous echo mean?
Heterogeneous echo texture refers to an abnormality in organ tissue, but it is not specific. Further evaluation is needed to determine why this is occurring.
What does it mean liver parenchyma is homogeneous?
A homogeneous liver is one that has the same texture throughout.
What does it mean when a liver ultrasound shows mild echo dense?
It means that the ultrasound has found an area of abnormality that will need to be further diagnosed. Possibly with a biopsy. It does not mean that there is cancer, but it could mean that there is a mass or tumor present.
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What does echo mean in medical terminology?
"Echo" usually refers to echocardiography.
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What does increased echogenicity of the hepatic parenchyma consistent with steatosis is demonstrated mean?
The waves are being reflected back more than usual because of a buildup of fat in the liver, e.g. fatty liver. Can be due to excess alcohol intake.
Is a mushy tan chicken liver safe to eat?
Probably. I'm assuming that the liver is fresh and was properly handled, kept cold, etc. Livers vary in colour and texture so some will be deep red and others tan and softer. A lighter liver colour tends to mean there is more fat in the liver, which is why fois gras is quite pale. It can be affected by what the chicken is eating.
What does the medical abbreviation echo mean?
Echo is usually short for echocardiogram.reflection of sound waves
