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Abdominal organ echogenicity (mnemonic)

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This mnemonic helps to remember the relative echogenicity of abdominal organs on ultrasound:

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Mnemonic

From most to least echogenic:

D: diaphragm
P: pancreas
S: spleen
L: liver
K: kidneys (cortex)

-<p>This <strong>mnemonic</strong> helps to remember the relative <a href="/articles/echogenicity">echogenicity</a> of abdominal organs on <a href="/articles/ultrasound">ultrasound</a>:</p><ul><li>Darling Parents So Love Kids</li></ul><h4>Mnemonic</h4><p>From most to least echogenic:</p><ul>
+<p>This <strong>mnemonic</strong> helps to remember the relative <a href="/articles/echogenicity">echogenicity</a> of abdominal organs on <a href="/articles/ultrasound">ultrasound</a>:</p><ul><li><strong>Darling Parents So Love Kids</strong></li></ul><h4>Mnemonic</h4><p>From most to least echogenic:</p><ul>
~~-<strong>D: </strong><a title="Diaphragm" href="/articles/diaphragm">diaphragm</a>~~
+<strong>D: </strong><a href="/articles/diaphragm">diaphragm</a>

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