Ultrasound scans and exams
The exams I perform at the practice, grouped by area. Each one has a short explanation; tap "Learn more" to find out why it is done, how it is carried out and what we check. Can't find the one your doctor requested? Call us.
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Abdomen
Complete abdominal ultrasound
A check of the abdomen: liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, bladder and other organs.
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Upper abdominal ultrasound
A check of the upper abdomen: liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen and kidneys.
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Lower abdominal ultrasound
A check of the lower abdomen: kidneys, bladder, prostate and pelvic organs.
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Urinary tract and urology
Urinary tract ultrasound
A check of the kidneys, urinary tract and bladder, including after urinating.
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Bladder and prostate ultrasound
A check of the bladder and prostate from above the pubic bone.
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Scrotal and testicular ultrasound
A check of the testicles, epididymis and scrotal structures.
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Thyroid and neck
Neck ultrasound
A check of the thyroid, salivary glands, lymph nodes and other neck structures.
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Musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal ultrasound
A check of muscles, tendons and ligaments in the area that hurts.
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Hip ultrasound
A check of the tendons and soft-tissue structures around the hip, in adults.
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Wrist and hand ultrasound
A check of the tendons, nerves and joints of the wrist and hand.
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Ankle and foot ultrasound
A check of the ligaments, Achilles tendon and structures of the foot.
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Paediatric
Vascular (Doppler)
Carotid (supra-aortic) Doppler ultrasound
A check of the blood flow in the neck arteries (carotids).
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Renal artery Doppler ultrasound
A check of the flow in the arteries that supply the kidneys.
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Upper-limb Doppler ultrasound
A check of the arteries and veins of the arms and forearms.
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Other
Can't find the exam you need in the list? Call us — often the referral uses a different name for it.
More on the most requested exams
- Thyroid ultrasound — nodules, size and structure.
- Abdominal ultrasound — liver, gallbladder, kidneys, bladder.
- Carotid Doppler ultrasound — cardiovascular prevention.
- Lower-limb Doppler ultrasound — legs, veins, circulation.
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound — shoulder, knee, tendons.