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Ultrasound (US) is the preferred first line test for renal cyst evaluation because it is safe, widely accessible, and low cost. US imaging, however, is limited in individuals with obesity, as subcutaneous fat introduces imaging artifacts (eg, aberration) that obscure features critical for assessing a cyst's malignant potential.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this work, we propose a 2\u2010stage image\u2010correction algorithm to improve the resolution, contrast, and potential diagnostic utility of US images of renal cysts. 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