Abdominal ultrasound

Abdominal ultrasound is done to:
Determine the cause of abdominal pain.
Detect, measure, or monitor an aneurysm in the aorta. An aneurysm may cause a large, pulsing lump in the abdomen.
Evaluate the size, shape, and position of the liver.
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Abdominal ultrasound
Definition:
Abdominal ultrasound is an imaging procedure used to examine the internal organs of the abdomen including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys.
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abdominal ultrasound - a diagnostic imaging technique which uses high- frequency sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues and organs; can provide an outline of the kidneys, the tumor, ...
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Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominal CT scan or MRI
Liver biopsy - rarely done due to high risk of complications
Liver scan
Liver function tests may show abnormalities
A CBC shows elevated white blood cell count, indicating infection.
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Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominal CT scan
Abdominal x-ray
Oral cholecystogram
Gallbladder radionuclide scan
A CBC shows infection by an elevated white blood cell count.
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abdominal ultrasound
abdominal CT scan
abdominal X-ray
gall bladder radionuclide scan
A CBC shows infection by an elevated white blood cell count ...
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Abdominal ultrasound—In abdominal ultrasound, the technician applies a gel to the patient's belly and holds the transducer against the skin. The gel allows the transducer to glide easily, and it improves the transmission of the signals.
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transabdominal ultrasound
A procedure used to examine the organs in the abdomen. The ultrasound device is pressed firmly against the skin of the abdomen. Sound waves from the device bounce off tissues and create echoes.
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To prepare for a transabdominal ultrasound, you need to drink several glasses of water to fill your bladder. Because the uterus sits behind the bladder, it's more easily examined when the bladder is full.
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[30,110] Other screening studies, such as abdominal ultrasound examination or CT scan, may be warranted in some patients. A recent review provides a succinct summary of the biochemical diagnosis, localization, and management of pheochromocytoma.
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Placenta previa is usually diagnosed with an abdominal ultrasound performed during a routine prenatal examination by an obstetrician-gynecologist (ObGyn).
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If there is time, your doctor will usually try to confirm the diagnosis first with a series of tests such as blood studies and abdominal ultrasound. On occasion, however, surgery must be performed immediately on the basis of symptoms alone.
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Your child should arrive promptly at the scheduled time. A light breakfast is acceptable, unless your child is also having an abdominal ultrasound that morning. Please encourage your child to have a glass of water before leaving home.
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The fetal heartbeat is assessed with a doppler stethoscope, and diagnostic blood and urine tests of the mother may also be performed, including laboratory analysis for protein and/or bacterial infection. An abdominal ultrasound may aid in the ...
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