What causes shadowing on ultrasound?


Are there certain structures that always cause shadowing such as this?

Are there certain structures that always cause shadowing such as this?


2 responses to “What causes shadowing on ultrasound?”

  1. Hard dense objects that won’t
    Hard dense objects that won’t let sound waves pass through. Check out this and last months case of the month (Feb/March 2013) from the home page for Gi FB that shadow of varying degree.

  2. Thank you Dr. Lindquist.Thank you Dr. Lindquist. Here is the link Dr. Lindquist recommended that shows the shadowing of a very dense object (Avocado pits).

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