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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shaghayegh Habibi, M.D.[2]
Overview
In cystic fibrosis, ultrasound findings include small cystic degenerations could be observed in the pancreatic tail. Echogenic bowel is found on ultrasound in 50% to 78% of fetuses affected with cystic fibrosis. It is thought to be caused by changes in the consistency of meconium in the small intestine as a result of abnormalities in pancreatic enzyme secretion.
Ultrasound
In cystic fibrosis, ultrasound findings include:[1][2]
- Small cystic degenerations could be observed in the pancreatic tail (in younger patients)
- Echogenic bowel is found on ultrasound in 50% to 78% of fetuses affected with cystic fibrosis. It is thought to be caused by changes in the consistency of meconium in the small intestine as a result of abnormalities in pancreatic enzyme secretion. The sonographic findings include:
- Diffuse echogenic bowel
- Focal echogenic bowel with calcifications
- Hyperechoic mass
- Bowel dilation
- Hyperechogenic bowel may be attributable to:
- Hypoperistalsis
- Decreased fluid content of the meconium
References
- ↑ Swobodnik W, Wolf A, Wechsler JG, Kleihauer E, Ditschuneit H (September 1985). "Ultrasound characteristics of the pancreas in children with cystic fibrosis". J Clin Ultrasound. 13 (7): 469–74. PMID 3932478.
- ↑ De Oronzo MA (January 2011). "Hyperechogenic fetal bowel: an ultrasonographic marker for adverse fetal and neonatal outcome?". J Prenat Med. 5 (1): 9–13. PMC 3279148. PMID 22439068.