Artefacts

 Snow storm” appearance

The snowstorm appearance or sign represents the presence of free silicone droplets mixed with tissue giving a characteristic heterogeneous echogenic appearance with dispersion of the ultrasound beam.

Study the first image to recognize the different layers. If you are sure about the layers, swipe to the second image to view the answer (if applicable).

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