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Mathiesen, UL; Franzén, LE (2002). "Increased liver echogenicity at ultrasound examination reflects degree of steatosis but not of fibrosis in asymptomatic patients with mild/moderate abnormalities of liver transaminases".
163:. In contrast, tissues with lower echogenicity are called "hypoechoic" and are usually represented with darker colors. Areas that lack echogenicity are called "anechoic" and are usually displayed as completely dark. 191:, and reflect a characteristic echo- this generates the strong and unique sonogram in contrast-enhanced ultrasound. Gas cores can be composed of 140:
around them. The standard representation is brighter color for higher echogenicity, giving the almost anechoic fluid an almost black appearance.
203:. Heavy gases are less water-soluble so they are less likely to leak out from the microbubble to impair echogenicity (McCulloch 155:
examinations. In other words, echogenicity is higher when the surface bouncing the sound echo reflects increased sound waves.
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that have higher echogenicity are called "hyperechoic" and are usually represented with lighter colors on images in
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could cause increased echogenicity in the liver, especially if the liver transaminases are elevated.
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Lindner, JR (2004). "Microbubbles in medical imaging: current applications and future directions".
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During ultrasound examinations, sometimes echogenicity is higher in certain parts of body.
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of almost 9 weeks. The mother’s and the twins’ bodies have a higher echogenicity than the
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Echogenicity can be increased by intravenously administering gas-filled microbubble
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to the systemic circulation, with the procedure being called
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is the ability to bounce an echo, e.g. return the signal in
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Obstetric ultrasonography
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gestational age
amniotic fluid
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medical ultrasonography
contrast agent
contrast-enhanced ultrasound
frequency
compress
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perfluorocarbon
nitrogen
Fatty liver
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