What’s with the striated echoes?

Striated echo is a descriptive term used in the diagnostic findings of ultrasound to indicate that there is a solid, striated echo at the examined site, but the nature of the striation cannot be determined. Ultrasound imaging is based on the principle that ultrasound waves are emitted, reflected by the body, and then reflected back to the body for imaging. Striated echoes mean that a striated image is seen on the ultrasound image. In the heart it may be a papillary muscle, in the adnexal region a striated echo may be a localized inflammation or a striated echo within an ovarian cyst may be a tumor of the ovary, etc., in the thyroid gland it may be a calcification or a nodule, and in the umbilical cord it is normal to see a striated echo during a pregnancy test. Striated echoes in a mass in the abdomen can be fibrous tissue leakage or a blood clot. Further investigations are needed to clarify the nature. If the ultrasound report shows striated echoes, it is necessary to consult a doctor to interpret the report, and it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions for further examination, such as blood sampling, pathological biopsy, etc., in conjunction with the clinic, to make a definitive diagnosis, so as to avoid misunderstanding of the condition.