What Medical conditions can be evaluated using an Ultrasound Scan?
Ultrasound is used in an interestingly wide range of conditions. It is done in cases most commonly such as during pregnancy, to study the developing fetus. Other reasons for an ultrasound scan could be to investigate a person’s abdominal and pelvic organs, musculoskeletal and vascular systems.
Ultrasound can also be used to diagnose a range of conditions, such as
- Diagnose gallbladder disease.
- Evaluate blood flow.
- Abnormal growths, such as tumors or cancer.
- Blood clots.
- Guide a needle for biopsy or tumor treatment.
- Examine a breast lump.
- Kidney or bladder stones.
01 Gastrointestinal and Urinary Tract Disorders
- gallstones
- renal stones
- pancreatitis
- intestinal obstruction.
02 Soft Tissue Disorders
- Lipomas
- Abscesses
- Dermoid cysts
- Ligament injuries
03 Pregnancy Complications
- Gross Fetal Abnormalities
- The lie of the fetus
- The age of the fetus
- The condition of the placenta
04 Vascular and Arterial Procedures
- Vascular and arterial diseases
- Deep venous thrombosis
- USG-guided arterial line insertion
- USG-guided aspiration
- USG-guided FNAC
The procedure involves running the probe over the organ’s surface or part, or in some cases, the search can be introduced through the vagina, as in the case of antenatal scans. With so many uses in medical practice, ultrasound has become an essential diagnostic tool for doctors and healthcare professionals around the world.