Signal intensity cost with fat

What does "Signal intensity cost with fat" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Signal intensity cost with fat" refers to the brightness or darkness of a specific area in a medical image, such as an MRI scan. In this case, the area is associated with fat. This means that the area in question appears a certain way on the scan because it contains fat. The term does not indicate whether this is normal or abnormal, just that fat is present in that area.

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