Abdominal ultrasound may be used to assess the size and location of abdominal organs and structures. Ultrasound can detect cysts, tumors, abscesses, obstructions, fluid collection, and infection within the abdomen. The size of the abdominal aorta can be measured by ultrasound in order to detect an aortic aneurysm. Calculi (stones) of the gallbladder, kidneys, and ureters may be detected by ultrasound.

Abdominal ultrasound may be performed to assist in placement of needles used to biopsy abdominal tissue or to drain fluid from a cyst or abscess. This procedure may also be used to assess blood flow within the abdomen. There may be other reasons for your physician to recommend an abdominal ultrasound. For more information please contact EUMS.

Aortic Aneurysm

An abdominal aortic aneurysm can develop in anyone, but it is most frequently seen in males over 60 with one or more risk factors like high blood pressure,smoking,high cholesterol,emphysema and genetic factors. An aneurysm occurs when a blood vessel becomes abnormally large or balloons outward. The abdominal aorta is a large blood vessel that supplies blood to your abdomen, the pelvis, and legs.Abdominal aortic aneurysm involves a widening, stretching, or ballooning of the aorta.

There are several causes of abdominal aortic aneurysm, but the most common results from atherosclerotic disease. As the aorta gets progressively larger over time there is increased chance of rupture, when it becomes a true emergency. The aortic aneurysm ultrasound is an examination of the aorta (the main artery in the abdomen) and looks for any swelling or dilation in the wall in the aorta (arterial aneurysm). These can have a tendency to grow and rupture, causing life threatening bleeding so early detection is vitally important.

Vascular ultrasound can be used in the investigation of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Carotid Arteries

It is used to look at the blood vessels (arteries and veins) of the body. The body has blood vessels, such as the aorta and vena cava, pelvic vessels such as the iliac arteries, and peripheral vessels such as the femoral arteries or the "deep calf veins" and carotid arteries in the neck.

Specialist Screening

Most testicular lumps are not cancerous and simple cysts are fairly common however testicular cancer occurs in about 1 in 1000 men. Symptoms include a swelling or a lump which is often painless. For peace of mind please contact EUMS.

Shoulder ultrasound for diagnosis of rotator cuff tears

Ultrasound of the shoulder, can diagnose different symptomatic conditions without subjection to radiation. Immediate diagnosis and confirmation of the rotator cuff pathology, will allow you to make informed choices accordingly, and of course elimination of unnecessary injections.

Thyroid

Assessment for any obvious abnormalities of both lobes and the thyroid isthmus.

 

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