'Acoustic shadowing' on an ultrasound image is typically caused by:Question 48Select one:a.Bones or calculib.Soft tissuesc.Fluid-filled structuresd.Gas or air
Question
'Acoustic shadowing' on an ultrasound image is typically caused by:Question 48Select one:a.Bones or calculib.Soft tissuesc.Fluid-filled structuresd.Gas or air
Solution
'Acoustic shadowing' on an ultrasound image is typically caused by:
a. Bones or calculi
This phenomenon occurs when the ultrasound waves hit a highly reflective or dense material, such as bone or stones (calculi), and are unable to pass through it. As a result, the area behind the dense material appears darker on the ultrasound image, creating what is known as an 'acoustic shadow'.
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