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What is mirror image in ultrasound imaging?
The duplication of echoes on the other side of a very strong reflector
Why might we expect to see nothing superior to the diaphragm when imaging the right upper abdomen?
Normal air-filled lungs act as perfect reflectors of sound
Why is the presence of mirror image artifact surprising when imaging the right upper abdomen?
Air-filled lungs should prevent sound from reaching the diaphragm
Test your knowledge of mirror image artifacts in medical imaging with this quiz. Explore how mirror image artifacts can appear in different parts of the body and learn to identify them in imaging scans.
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