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  2. Echogenicity - Wikipedia

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    Echogenicity (sometimes as echogenecity) or echogeneity is the ability to bounce an echo, e.g. return the signal in medical ultrasound examinations. In other words, echogenicity is higher when the surface bouncing the sound echo reflects increased sound waves.

  3. Scrotal ultrasound - Wikipedia

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    At ultrasound, lipoma is a well–defined, homogeneous, hyperechoic paratesticular lesion of varying size [Fig. 14]. The simple finding of an echogenic fatty mass within the inguinal canal, while suggestive of a lipoma, should also raise a question of fat from the omentum secondary to an inguinal hernia.

  4. Dermatographic urticaria - Wikipedia

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    Dermatographic urticaria is sometimes called "skin writing", as it is possible to mark deliberate patterns onto the skin. The condition manifests as an allergic-like reaction, causing a warm red wheal to appear on the skin. As it is often the result of scratches, involving contact with other materials, it can be confused with an allergic ...

  5. Skin and skin structure infection - Wikipedia

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    Skin and skin structure infections (SSSIs), also referred to as skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), [1] or acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSIs), [2] are infections of skin and associated soft tissues (such as loose connective tissue and mucous membranes).

  6. Histopathologic diagnosis of dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    Fungal skin infection: Often visible fungus. Other signs depend on fungus species. [16] Pigmented purpuric dermatosis Perivascular infiltrate, but may involve the dermis, further away from blood vessels. [17] Sometimes tendency for lichenoid infiltrate [notes 4] [17] Mild vascular damage, mainly endothelial swelling and focal karyorrhectic ...

  7. Stasis dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    Stasis dermatitis is diagnosed clinically by assessing the appearance of red plaques on the lower legs and the inner side of the ankle. Stasis dermatitis can resemble a number of other conditions, such as cellulitis and contact dermatitis, and at times needs the use of a duplex ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis or if clinical diagnosis alone is not sufficient.

  8. How To Improve Uneven Skin Texture, According To ... - AOL

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    Uneven skin texture can be characterized by acne, dryness, rough patches, or enlarged pores. Here, dermatologists explain how you can get smoother skin. ... Here, dermatologists explain how you ...

  9. Skin condition - Wikipedia

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    The skin weighs an average of 4 kg (8.8 lb), covers an area of about 2 m 2 (22 sq ft), and is made of three distinct layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. [1] The two main types of human skin are glabrous skin, the nonhairy skin on the palms and soles (also referred to as the "palmoplantar" surfaces), and hair-bearing skin. [16]