What Medical conditions can be evaluated using an Ultrasound Scan?
An intriguingly broad spectrum of illnesses needs the use of ultrasound. It is most frequently done to study the growing foetus during pregnancy. An ultrasound scan may also be performed to examine a person’s musculoskeletal, vascular, abdominal and pelvic organs.
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.
