Ultrasound beam side lobes - diagrams

Case contributed by David McGrath
Diagnosis not applicable

Image 1 (left image): side lobes and focused beam

Image 2: side lobes - 3D diagram

Image 3: side lobe artifacts can occur with strongly reflective interfaces such as needles

Case Discussion

Author: David McGrath

Illustration by: David McGrath

 

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