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5 .6 Common Functions
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Chapter 5
5 .6 .9 Hypoechoic Region Characterization Function
The Hypoechoic Region Characterization function is a function that superimposes colors as specified in the hy-
poechoic region .
The transducers that can use it are the L11-3 and L18-4 .
You must have the optional "Hypoechoic Region Characterization License" to use this . Contact your service repre-
sentative .
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• Whenever using the enhanced display, turn on Split mode, and do final assessment of the image on the side that is
not the enhanced display. The enhanced display is only a reference image, final assessments using this image could
lead to a misdiagnosis .
• You can change the colors in the enhanced display . Change the colors so the display is not confused with the colors
of the Color Flow-mode, Power Doppler-mode, 2D-TDI-mode, SCF-mode, or Elastography-mode .
• The hypoechoic region may not be enhanced correctly .
– The hypoechoic region may not be colored, depending on the HyRC gain settings and the HyRC type settings .
– The enhanced hypoechoic region is determined by the relation of the luminance distribution of the periphery .
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Starting the Hypoechoic Region Characterization function
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Press the [HyRC] .
• The Hypoechoic Region Characterization pop-up menu is displayed .
• The enhanced parts appear colored in the image .
2
Enter the Split mode (the mode that displays simultaneous dual display of B-mode and Hy-
poechoic Region Characterization displays) .
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*1 : Not essential but recommended .