Chapter 1 Guidelines Flashcards
1
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Scanning survey
A
Detailed inclusive observation
2
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Organ parenchyma
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(The bulk of tissue comprising and organ) is described in terms of echo texture.
3
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Homogeneous
A
Uniform composition throughout
4
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Echogenicity
A
Echoes produced by reflections of the sound beam
5
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Isosonic/isoechoic
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The same echogenicity
6
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Hyperechoic
A
Echoes brighter than surrounding tissues
7
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Hypoechoic
A
Echoes not as bright as surrounding tissues
8
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Heterogeneous
A
Mixed echo pattern
9
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Anechoic
A
Echo free (dark)
10
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Acoustic enhancement or through transmission
A
The area of increased echogenicity behind fluid-filled structures
11
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Echogenic
A
Bright
12
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Attenuate
A
Absorb, impede, stop, decrease
