Diverticulitis / Colitis on Abdominal POCUS The stars represent subcutaneous (hypoechoic, pure adipose) & inflamed (hyperechoic) mesenteric fat. Infiltration of inflammatory cells → increased fat/nonfat interfaces → increased acoustic impedance → increased echogenicity. Dr. Meghan Herbst @EUSmkh #Diverticulitis #Colitis #Abdominal #POCUS #clinical #ultrasound