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What Does This Ultrasound Report Indicate?
Hi My ultrasound of the abdomen came back today Shows equivocal finding within the pancreas as described. Small sub centimeter round hypoechoic focus. I have not spoke to my doctor yet but I am very nervous because I do not know what it means.. Can you please explain to me what it means.. Thanks so much
Wed, 31 May 2017
hi,
there are hypoechoic focus in pancreas that can be due to cystic lesions
Cystic lesions of the pancreas can be malignant or benign, occur in a wide range of sizes, and may or may not cause clinical symptoms.
The correct characterization of any cystic pancreatic lesion is critical in determining appropriate management.
Pseudocysts have been reported to comprise 60 to 70% of all cystic lesions which is benign lesion
there are hypoechoic focus in pancreas that can be due to cystic lesions
Cystic lesions of the pancreas can be malignant or benign, occur in a wide range of sizes, and may or may not cause clinical symptoms.
The correct characterization of any cystic pancreatic lesion is critical in determining appropriate management.
Pseudocysts have been reported to comprise 60 to 70% of all cystic lesions which is benign lesion
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