What does enhanced parenchymal echo mean?
Apr 16, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Feng
Introduction
Increased parenchymal echogenicity generally indicates an abnormality in internal organs. Under normal circumstances, when ultrasound waves encounter organs in the body, the sound waves are reflected back by the organ. However, if an organ is abnormal, it may cause enhanced reflection of the sound waves, appearing as increased parenchymal echogenicity. For example, during a liver examination, increased parenchymal echogenicity may indicate conditions such as fatty liver or cirrhosis.
Increased parenchymal echogenicity generally indicates an abnormality in internal organs.
Increased parenchymal echogenicity is typically a pathological finding observed during ultrasound examinations. Under normal circumstances, ultrasound waves are reflected back by body organs. However, if an organ is abnormal, the reflected sound waves may become stronger, appearing as increased parenchymal echogenicity. For example, during a liver examination, increased parenchymal echogenicity may suggest conditions such as fatty liver or cirrhosis, which cause thickening and coarsening of liver tissue.
Upon detection of increased parenchymal echogenicity, patients are advised to undergo further appropriate tests under a physician's guidance to determine the underlying cause and receive proper treatment to help improve their condition.
