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Spleen and abdominal lymph node ultrasound: splenomegaly, focal lesions and what to measure

How to measure the spleen and relate splenomegaly to the rest of the exam, tell an accessory spleen from a nodule, describe infarct, abscess and lymph… September 23, 2026 · 5 min read

Protocols

E-FAST in trauma: the windows, pneumothorax and how to document the exam

The E-FAST windows, how to look for free fluid in the abdomen and pericardium, signs of pneumothorax and hemothorax on thoracic ultrasound, the limita… October 15, 2026 · 3 min read

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Hepatic Doppler and portal hypertension: how to structure the report, from portal flow to TIPS

Portal vein caliber is the weakest sign of the exam and may even decrease in advanced disease. See what really informs: flow direction, hepatic vein w… July 17, 2026 · 9 min read

Protocols

Liver Elastography: From the Rule of 4 to Confounding Factors in Noninvasive Fibrosis Staging

The 2020 SRU consensus Rule of 4 classifies liver stiffness into five ranges, from ≤ 5.0 kPa to > 17.0 kPa. See the ranges, the 2A/2B modulation, the … July 10, 2026 · 14 min read

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Kidney and urinary tract ultrasound: how to structure the report from renal measurements to stone evaluation

Kidney and urinary tract ultrasound is one of the most requested exams in clinical practice, from the initial workup of low back pain to the follow-up… May 9, 2026 · 6 min read