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| Medical Diagnostic Ultrasound Overview: |
Ultrasound
can be very valuable in determining why you have stomach, muscle or
pelvic pain and discomfort. Severe pain doesn’t always mean you have a
serious problem just as mild pain doesn’t always mean a problem is not
serious. Your stomach is the area below your chest known as the
abdomen. The abdomen has many vital organs and pain can come from any
one of them. Most solid organs are protected by your by your rib cage
and your intestines are below this area.
Your doctor can determine if an ultrasound is what you need. We can
diagnose such conditions as fatty liver, gallstones, kidney stones,
aortic aneurysms, uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts to name a few.
Some intestinal conditions such as appendicitis and diverticulitis can
sometimes be seen. We can also look at the arteries in your neck to see
if blood flow to your brain is being compromised. Ultrasound is a very
important diagnostic tool in monitoring the progress of your unborn
baby. In summary, Ultrasound is a very useful screening modality that
can provide a variety of important information.
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Musculoskeletal
Ultrasound:
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is a powerful diagnostic tool for the imaging evaluation of
musculoskeletal disorders and the first modality of choice for the
assessment of soft tissue and joint disease. Ultrasound has several
inherent advantages. The dynamic real time nature of Ultrasound often
results in a more directed examination specific for the individual. A
wide spectrum of pathologic conditions of the musculoskeletal system
can be demonstrated: Muscles, tendons, ligaments
Superficial joints
Shoulder pain
Shoulder tendon tears ( rotator cuff )
Hernias
Soft tissue swellings and bumps
Foreign bodies
Bursitis
Impingement
Enlarged Cervical Lymph Nodes
Warm
gel is placed on the area of the body to be examined. The ultrasound
probe is moved around to obtain specific images of the muscle, tendon
or soft tissue to be examined such as tears of the rotator cuff or the
Achilles tendon in the ankle. Bleeding and other fluid collections
within muscles, bursae and joints can also be examined.
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Be prepared to spend at least 20 minutes at the clinic for this test.
The patient may be lying on an examination table or sitting in a chair
depending on what muscle or tendon is being examined.
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| The Male Pelvic Ultrasound Scan: GH ¢15 |
Areas assessed during a male pelvic ultrasound:
Bladder (including post void residual when indicated)
Seminal vesicles
Prostate (volume only)
Kidneys
Aorta
Appendix when indicated
The
patient lies on an examination table. The sonographer uses a transducer
or ultrasound probe lubricated with warm gel on the lower abdomen to
obtain images of the organs to be assessed. A pelvic ultrasound scan
can detect tumors and other conditions relating to the urinary bladder.
In males, this scan is used primarily to view the bladder, seminal
vesicles and the prostate. Some common indicators of male problems
arising from obstructive urinary symptoms are, delay in passing urine,
poor flow, incomplete emptying of the bladder and urgency to visit the
toilet. Ultrasound can also detect an enlargement of the prostate
(benign prostatic hypertrophy). A volume measurement can be taken. A
transabdominal cannot detect prostate cancer with any confidence.
Note: A
full bladder is required for this test so the patient is advised to
drink at least 500ml of water an hour prior to the appointment. Be
prepared to spend at least twenty minutes at the clinic for this test.
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| The Female Pelvic Ultrasound Scan: GH ¢25 |
Areas that may be assessed during a female pelvic ultrasound:
Bladder
Appendix when indicated
Endometrium
Uterine arteries and other fertility assessment requirements
Kidneys and Aorta
Gynaecological ( uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries)
Organs
and structures that are solid and uniform like ovaries and uterus or
fluid filled like the bladder show up clearly on a pelvic ultrasound.
Ultrasound is the most commonly used method to examine the uterus and
the ovaries when indicated by abdominal and pelvic pain or menstrual
problems such as heavy and painful periods and abnormal intermittent
bleeding. Ultrasound can detect cysts, fibroids, endometrial thickening
and numerous other uterine and ovarian abnormalities. It is also very
useful if there is concern about the position of an intrauterine
contraceptive device.
What does Trans-abdominal Pelvic Ultrasound involve?
The
patient lies on an examination table. Using a probe lubricated with
warm gel, the sonographer moves the probe across the lower abdomen to
obtain necessary images of pelvic structures. The full bladder provides
a window so that pelvic structures can be visualized. There are times
when it is necessary to gather more precise and detailed information
and a transvaginal ultrasound will also be indicated. The sonographer
will ask you to empty your bladder for this test.
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What does the Transvaginal Scan Involve?
A
transvaginal ultrasound can provide very detailed information about the
uterus, endometrium and ovaries. It is very indicative when following
follicle size and number during fertility treatments. A transabdominal
ultrasound will always be performed first to give an over view of
pelvic structures. The patient then empties her bladder and a specially
designed transducer or ultrasound probe is placed within the vagina so
that detailed images of the uterus and ovaries can be taken. The
patient’s hips are raised on a cushion as she lies on an examination
table. The patient is kept well covered by a sheet during the test. The
ultrasound probe is disinfected and covered by a sterile sheath.
Note: A
full bladder is required for this test so the patient is advised to
drink at least 500ml of water an hour prior to the appointment. Be
prepared to spend at least twenty minutes at the clinic for this test.
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Your Prostate Scan: GH ¢25
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The prostate gland
is a chestnut shaped structure that sits at the base of the urinary bladder.
Urine passes through the prostate gland as it leaves the body via the urethra.
Sperm is generated in the testicles and pass trough the vas deferens into the
prostate gland. The necessary fluids and material are added to the sperm by the
prostate gland and adjacent structures called seminal vesicles to form the
complete ejaculate.
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A
healthy prostate is slightly larger than a walnut.
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It
is situated in front of the rectum, just below the bladder where
urine is stored, and surrounds the tube (urethra) that carries
urine from the body.
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The
gland functions as part of the male reproductive system by
producing the white fluid that contains semen.
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The
prostate also contains smooth muscle that helps expel semen during
ejaculation; thus, prostate problems can lead to impotence.
The
prostate gland has four distinct glandular regions:
Prostate Disorders
Three
types of disorders can occur in the prostate gland: inflammation or
infection (prostatitis), enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia -
BPH), and cancer.
1) Prostatitis is a clinical
term used to describe a wide spectrum of disorders ranging from
bacterial infection to chronic pain syndromes. It is not
contagious (generally not spread through sexual contact):
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Acute Bacterial Prostatitis is the least common
but easiest to diagnose and treat. It is caused by bacteria
and comes suddenly with chills and fever, pain in the lower back
and genital area, and burning or painful urination.
Additional indications are excessive white blood cells and
bacteria in the urine.
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Chronic (Nonbacterial) Prostatitis
(chronic
pelvic pain syndrome) is the most common, but least understood,
form of prostatitis. Found in men of any age from the late
teens on, the symptoms go away and then return without warning,
and may be inflammatory or non-inflammatory. In the
inflammatory form, urine, semen, and other fluids from the
prostate show no evidence of a known infecting organism, but do
contain the kinds of cells the body usually produces to fight
infection. In the non-inflammatory form, no evidence of
inflammation, including infection-fighting cells, is
present.
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Asymptomatic Inflammatory Prostatitis
is the
diagnosis when there are no symptoms, but the patient has
infection-fighting cells in the semen. It is often found
when a doctor is looking for causes of infertility or is testing
for prostate cancer.
2) BPH, or benign prostatic
hyperplasia, is the second common problem that can occur in the
prostate. "Benign" means "not cancerous" and
"hyperplasia" means "too much growth." As men age, the
prostate gland slowly enlarges. The gland
tends to expand in an area that doesn't expand with it, causing
pressure on the urethra, which can lead to urinary problems.
The urge to urinate frequently, a weak urine flow, breaks in urine
stream, and dribbling are all symptoms of an enlarged
prostate. At its worst, BPH can lead to a weak bladder,
bladder or kidney infections, complete blockage in the flow of
urine, and kidney failure.
Since the prostate has propensity to grow once
manhood is reached, BPH is the most common prostate problem for men
older than 50. The American
Urological Association assesses that by age 60, more than half of
American men will have BPH. By age 70,
almost all men have some prostate enlargement. By age 85,
about 90 percent of men have BPH but only 30 percent will exhibit
symptoms!
3) Prostate Cancer is one of the most common
cancers in American men. There are no warning signs of
symptoms of early prostate cancer. Once a malignant tumor
causes the prostate gland to swell significantly, or once cancer
spreads beyond the prostate, the following symptoms may be
present:
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A frequent need to urinate, especially at
night
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Difficulty starting or stopping the urinary
stream
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A weak or interrupted urinary stream
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A painful or burning sensation during urination
or ejaculation
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Blood in urine or semen
Symptoms of advanced prostate cancer
include:
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Dull, incessant deep pain or stiffness in the
pelvis, lower back, ribs or upper thighs; arthritic pain in the
bones of those areas
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Loss of weight and appetite
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Fatigue
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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| The Renal Ultrasound Scan: |
| Ultrasound
of the renal tract is a very common request. The patient lies on an
examination table and to examine the kidneys the sonographer uses warm
gel on the abdomen to visualize and take images of the kidneys. The
kidneys are positioned on either side of the spine on the back side of
the abdomen. Ultrasound of the kidneys is a
useful screening tool for kidney stones, cysts and masses. It can
assess complications of obstructive kidneys stones. It provides useful
information when a patient is in renal failure or if there is blood
found in the urine. It can also provide information for those suffering
from repeated urinary tract infections.
Note: Be prepared to spend at least 20 minutes at the clinic for this test.
There may be an indication that the bladder should be assessed as well
and in that instance we may ask you to fill your bladder by drinking
several glasses of water.
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| Carotid Doppler Ultrasound Scan: 1- Limb GH ¢35, 2-GH ¢70 |
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term vascular refers to the blood vessels. Therefore, vascular
ultrasound imaging refers to the examination of the body’s circulatory
system. This scan studies the speed and volume of blood flow using the
Doppler phenomenon.
Strokes secondary to
atherosclerotic disease is a major concern. Blood restriction to the
brain by a flow limiting narrowing caused by atherosclerotic disease
involving the extra-cranial carotid arteries is implicated in
approximately 20 to 30% of strokes. Possibly 80% of strokes are
thromboembolic ( blood clot) in origin often with carotid plaque as the
source. A carotid ultrasound is the most non-invasive and cost
effective screening modality to assess and diagnose suspected
extra-cranial carotid artery disease.
Areas to be examined are as follows
Common carotid artery
Internal carotid artery
External carotid artery
Vertebral artery
Subclavian artery if indicated
The
patient lies on an examination table with the head slightly elevated.
The sonographer applies warm gel to the neck area on both the right and
left side. The transducer or ultrasound probe is moved around so that
images can be taken of the arteries. You will hear the sound of the
blood flowing as the sonographer takes measurements of the blood flow.
A full report of all the images and measurements taken will be sent to
your doctor so the results can be discussed in depth with you at a time
convenient for you and your doctor.
Note: Be prepared to spend at least 20 minutes at the clinic for this test.
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Peripheral Arterial and Venous Ultrasound Scan
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term vascular refers to the blood vessels. Therefore, vascular
ultrasound imaging refers to the examination of the body’s circulatory
system. This scan studies the speed and volume of blood flow using the
Doppler phenomenon. Areas to be examined are as follows:
DVT Deep vein thrombosis ( blood clot ) in arms or legs
Arteries for flow limiting stenosis (usually leg arteries)
Peripheral veins to assess varicosities and venous reflux (insufficiency)
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Ultrasound is currently the most widely used imaging technique in the
diagnosis of vascular disease. It can sometimes be used as a stand
alone examination. Indications for ultrasound of the peripheral
arteries or veins is for swollen legs or arms sometimes caused by a
blood clot. Pain in the legs after walking a certain distance is
sometimes caused by reduced arterial blood flow to the legs by disease
(intermittent claudication). Another indication is varicose veins. The
patient is lying down on an examination table or it is sometimes
necessary to have them examined while standing to assess the competency
of the lower leg veins.
Note: Be
prepared to spend at least 30 to 60 minutes at the clinic for this
test. It depends on whether one or both extremities are being assessed.
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| Abdominal Ultrasound Scans: GH ¢25 |
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complaint of any pain in the abdomen is the most common symptom of an
abdominal problem. When this is the case, the doctor may recommend an
ultrasound scan. However, he may also recommend it for other reasons of
concern such as findings on a blood test. Primarily, abdominal
ultrasound is used to examine the liver, gallbladder, kidneys,
pancreas, spleen, and blood vessels of the abdomen. In addition, the
ultrasound can detect stones in the gallbladder and kidneys, cysts, and
some tumors. It can also detect an abdominal aortic aneurysm—a fatal
condition that can be prevented by early detection.
Areas examined are as follows:
Liver
Kidneys
Spleen
Pancreas
Gallbladder
Aorta
The patient lies on an examination table. The sonographer uses warm gel
and an ultrasound probe to look at all the solid upper abdominal
organs. Several different positions are used to examine all of the
organs from lying on your back to your right and left side. A full
report will be sent to your doctor so the results can be discussed in
depth with you at a time convenient for you and your doctor.
Note: You
must be fasting for at least 8 to 12 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.
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| Thyroid Gland Ultrasound Scan: GH ¢25 |
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thyroid gland ultrasound scan is a non-invasive and painless procedure.
For this test, the sonographer uses a probe lubricated with a warm gel
to get the necessary images. The transducer or probe is moved gently
over the anterior neck area. Thyroid ultrasound
is usually performed to assess an existing lump or an enlarged thyroid
gland. The ultrasound scan can establish whether the lump is within the
gland or outside the gland.
The thyroid ultrasound scan is a very simple exam and does not need any special preparation on the part of the patient.
The
patient needs to make an appointment to see his/her GP after we send
the result to the doctor. Your doctor is the best person to explain the
results of the test and may want to further evaluate your thyroid
function through a blood test.
Thyroid gland (neck swelling)
Lymph nodes
Parotid gland
Submandibular Gland
Note: Be prepared to spend at least 20 minutes at the clinic for this test.
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| Testes Ultrasound Scan: GH ¢25 |
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Areas to be examined are as follows:
Kidneys
Testicles
Epididymis
Testes
or scrotal ultrasound is usually carried out when a patient notices a
lump or feels pain in his testicles and/or Testes area. This is a
non-invasive and painless procedure. Using a transducer lubricated with
warm gel, the sonographer moves the transducer over the scrotum to
obtain the necessary images. Both testes, epididymides are examined to
characterize any palpable lumps or to identify inflammation in the case
of epididymo-orchitis.
This is a very simple procedure and it does
not require any special preparation on the part of the patient.
Note: Be prepared to spend at least 20 minutes at the clinic for this test.
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