Ultrasounds

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Pelvic

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Demonstrated the female uterus and ovaries for ovarian cysts, uterine bleeding, fibroids (benign growth. Indication for the scan may be vaginal bleeding)

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Abdomen

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Preformed for cancerous lesions, gallstones, abdominal injuries, kidney stones(renal), pancreatitis gallbladder, renal, pancreas ect

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Obstetrical (OB)

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The fetus is scanned usually around 18-20 weeks for evaluation of anatomy: scan can be done later in pregnancy for various medical reasons.

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Biopsies done under ultrasound

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FNA (fine needle aspiration) sample of cells or tissue is taken for pathological testing. They may be taken from the thyroid, breast, prostate, liver, ext

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Vascular

Dopplers

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ARTERIAL-preformed for only specific reasons-transplant kidney
CAROTID-preformed for stroke
VENOUS- demonstrates leg veins for blood clots

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Extremities/ Small Parts

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These include neck ultrasounds for thyroid gland, soft tissue masses, lymph nodes, let and arm for masses

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Echocardiogram

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Ultrasound of the heart