Which adjustment will reduce the artifact in the cystic lesion in image A resulting in image B?

Which adjustment will reduce the artifact in the cystic lesion in image A resulting in image B?

A . Turn off harmonics
B . Increase dynamic range
C . Turn on edge enhancement

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Edge enhancement is a processing technique used in ultrasound imaging to improve the visibility of the edges of structures.

In image A, the borders of the cystic lesion might appear less defined due to a lack of edge enhancement.

By turning on edge enhancement, the ultrasound system processes the image to accentuate the boundaries, leading to a clearer and more distinct outline of the cystic lesion as seen in image B. This adjustment reduces the artifact within the cystic lesion by emphasizing the differences in the adjacent tissue interfaces, thus improving the overall image quality.

Reference: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Sonography Principles and Instrumentation guidelines on image optimization techniques.