What is an Abdominal Scan
Abdominal ultrasound scans can be done to look at the organs and blood vessels in the abdomen. The most common reason to have an abdominal ultrasound scan is to find a cause for abdominal pain. However, you may have an abdominal ultrasound scan if you have other symptoms or if your doctor is concerned about the results of other tests, for example blood test results.
Why I might need
this scan?
To check the size and condition of the
Liver
Kidneys
Spleen
Pancreas
Gall Bladder
Aorta
IVC
Common Bile Duct
This scan can demonstrate
the presence of:
This scan can demonstrate the presence of:
- STONES IN THE GALLBLADDER AND THE KIDNEYS.
- DILATATIONS OF THE PELVICALYCEAL SYSTEM
- ANEURYSM IN THE AORTA (WIDENING OF THE AORTIC ARTERY).
- DILATATIONS OF THE HEPATIC DUCTS AND COMMON BILE DUCT.
- MASSES AND ELEVATED FAT IN THE LIVER..
- PANCREATIC MASSES.
- ADRENAL LESIONS AND MASSES
- CYSTS AND TUMOURS IN THE ABDOMINAL ORGANS
- ENLARGED ORGANS
How to
prepare?
You must be fasting for at least 8 hours prior to the scan. You should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing for your ultrasound exam. Be prepared to spend at least thirty minutes at the clinic for this test.
What do I get with
this scan?
A radiologist’s written report of the findings will be provided to your referring practitioner, with images where necessary, to demonstrate abnormal findings.
