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Thyroid nodules are fluid-filled or solid lumps that form within the thyroid. A hypodense nodule is simply a less dense nodule.
Density is a measurement of mass per unit of volume, so a hypodense area has less mass for a given volume.
Typically this means it weighs less for a particular size. The implications of this depend on the particular tissue being asked about, and by what is causing the hypodensity.
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What is bilateral adnexal hypodensities?
Bilateral adnexal hypodensities are shown as masses on the adnexal part of the uterus. These masses could be malignant or benign.
What does renal hypodensities mean?
Kidney or urinary lowdensity head in this example a cyst
What could a bilateral periventricular white matter hypodensities in the brain mean?
Bilateral periventricular white matter hypodensities in the brain could indicate a variety of conditions, such as small vessel disease, multiple sclerosis, or leukoaraiosis. These hypodensities may be seen on imaging studies like CT or MRI scans and are typically associated with a disruption in the normal white matter structures. Further evaluation and clinical correlation are necessary to determine the underlying cause and appropriate management of this finding.
What is subcentimeter hypodensity of the liver?
my ct scan says that i have several small focal hypodensities largest being 2cm this finding is non specific but these do not represent simple cysts. can anyone tell me what this means? This means that the scan picked up small areas of your liver that are different than the rest of the liver which puts up a "red flag" to the doctors. They know they are not simple cysts,therefore they must do further investigations to determine why these areas show up as denser than the surrounding tissue. Blood tests and possible biopsy (removing a small piece of the dense area) would be ordered. A liver biopsy is done outpatient and takes only a few minutes. Not to worry too much as fatty infiltration or hemangiomas can cause these findings, neither of which are unusual.Tissue in the liver that is less dense than the normal liver tissue, often fat.
