Patients - Your Exam
Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses sound waves to obtain images of various organs and tissues in the body. It is a painless and safe procedure. Ultrasound is used to evaluate many parts of the body, including:
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Abdominal imaging, including the gallbladder, liver, kidneys, spleen, and pancreas
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Pelvic imaging, including the uterus, ovaries, bladder, and prostate
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Obstetrical imaging
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Vascular imaging, including arterial and venous Doppler, carotid artery, aorta, and venous mapping of varicose veins
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Breast imaging, including evaluation of breast masses and breast pain
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Thyroid imaging
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Hip imaging in infants
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Guiding a wide range of biopsy procedures in the breast, abdomen, thyroid and other structures
During Your Exam
During the exam, you will be lying down and the sonographer will use a hand held device, called a
transducer, moving it over the skin in the area to be examined. A warm gel will be used on the
transducer and/or your skin. For certain exams, an interal probe may be used instead of the
transducer that goes over the skin.
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After the exam, your images will be interpreted by the radiologist who creates a report that is sent to your
physician. Your results will be given to you by the physician who ordered your exam.
Additionaly information about Ultrasound exams in general or a specific exam can be accessed at www.RadiologyInfo.org