Abdominal organ echogenicity (mnemonic)

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This mnemonic helps to remember the relative echogenicity of abdominal organs on ultrasound:

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Mnemonic

From most to least echogenic:

  • -<strong>D: </strong>diaphragm</li>
  • +<strong>D: </strong><a title="Diaphragm" href="/articles/diaphragm">diaphragm</a>
  • +</li>
  • -<strong>K: </strong><a href="/articles/kidneys">kidneys</a>(cortex)</li>
  • +<strong>K: </strong><a href="/articles/kidneys">kidneys</a> (cortex)</li>

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