Sonographic appearance

What does "Sonographic appearance" 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

"Sonographic appearance" refers to how something looks when viewed through a sonogram, which is a type of imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of the body. The term can describe whether a structure appears solid or filled with fluid (cystic), how sound waves bounce off it (echogenicity), and whether it has blood vessels (vascularity).

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