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Learn the Definition of a Hyperechoic Pancreatic Mass

Published on Wed May 21, 2025

Question: I have a radiology report for an ultrasound (US) on a 40-year-old patient. The patient presented to an outpatient radiology practice with complaints of frequent urination and excessive thirst. The radiologist performed an abdominal US and visualized the liver, gallbladder, common bile duct, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys, as well as the upper abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava. The [...]
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