Ultrasound is a very valuable noninvasive diagnostic tool. It works by sending high frequency sound into the body and then reading the returning sound echoes from the internal organs. It allows for the real time visualization of structures such as cysts, tumors and stones. Ultrasound can detect enlarged kidney, liver and pancreas structures, abnormal gall bladder and gall stones,  breast masses and cysts, thyroid masses, enlargement of the ovaries and uterus, normal and ectopic pregnancies.

Ultrasound also can detect movement of blood in the arteries and veins and is excellent for detecting blood clots in the veins of the legs.  It is also useful for detecting atherosclerotic narrowing or occlusion of the arteries in the neck.

Ultrasound does not use X-rays, so there is no risk of radiation exposure.  There are no required injections, it is not painful and sedation is not necessary. The test usually takes about 20 minutes and is performed by a fully trained and board certified ultrasound technologist who moves a probe around the body in the area to scanned. For scanning the female pelvis, a vaginal probe is often used.

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