Real-time imaging with sound, for the abdomen, pelvis, vascular system, and small parts.
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves (no radiation) to produce real-time images. A handheld probe and a little gel are moved over the skin.
Conditions of the abdomen and pelvis, the thyroid and other small parts, blood flow in vessels, and pregnancy. It also guides needle procedures.
You lie on a table while the sonographer moves a probe over the area with warm gel. It’s painless and uses no radiation. Some exams need specific preparation, which your imaging center will explain when you schedule.
Preparation varies by exam and by patient. Please follow the specific instructions provided by the imaging center where your study is scheduled, and let them know about any conditions (such as diabetes or kidney disease) that affect medications or eating.
Offered at several of our locations:
Representative. Exact availability is confirmed when you schedule.
Patient education produced by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
