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I have lupus and about 7 other immune disorders. My filtration rate is at about 35 (non black) and my cretinine is now at 1.25 about. My renal ultra sound came back with "increased echogenicity". What does that mean? Thanks Sharon

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Echogenic is the ability of an organ to generate sound waves. An echogenic kidney will generate sound waves making an ultrasound possible.

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what is the echogenic focus of the kidney mean

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A kidney that is visible by sonography

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