Ultrasounds
- Ultrasound of thyroid and parathyroid glands
- Salivary gland ultrasound
- Ultrasound for cervical lymph node mapping
- Soft tissue ultrasound of the neck
- Total abdominal ultrasound: liver, pancreas, gallbladder, biliary tract, kidneys, spleen, great vessels, pelvis and flanks.
- Upper abdominal ultrasound: liver, pancreas, biliary tract, kidneys, spleen and great vessels.
- Ultrasound of liver, pancreas, biliary tract and gallbladder.
- Transabdominal ultrasound of urinary tract, kidneys, bladder and prostate
- Diagnostic breast ultrasound with 7.5 MHz to 12.0 MHz transducer
- Transvaginal gynecologic pelvic ultrasound
- Transabdominal gynecologic pelvic ultrasound
- Transabdominal prostate ultrasound
- Transrectal prostate ultrasound scanning
- Doppler ultrasound of neck vessels
- Doppler ultrasound of the abdominal aorta
- Doppler ultrasound, evaluation of blood flow and portal hypertension.
- Doppler ultrasound of renal arteries
- Doppler ultrasound of upper limb veins
- Doppler ultrasound of upper limb arteries
- Shoulder joint ultrasound
- Knee joint ultrasound
- Hip joint ultrasound
- Ultrasound of soft tissues upper extremities with 7.5 MHz to 12.0 MHz transducer.
- Soft tissue ultrasound of the lower extremities with 7.5 MHz to 12.0 MHz transducer.
- Soft tissue ultrasound of abdominal wall
- Testicular ultrasound with a 7.5 MHz to 12.0 MHz transducer.
- Testicular ultrasound with Doppler analysis
- Transfontanelar cerebral ultrasound with 7.5 MHz to 12.0 MHz transducer.
Ultrasound or ultrasonography is a technology that uses high-frequency sound waves to create detailed images of internal organs, tissues and structures of the body. It is very safe, non-invasive and does not expose the patient to radiation. It is comfortable and very useful in diagnosing and monitoring different health conditions. It can also be used to guide procedures such as thyroid, breast or prostate biopsies. This method can help reduce the risk of complications and improve patient outcomes.
In the hematology department, we have a comfortable and cozy space to perform these studies; with highly qualified and dedicated staff.
How does an ultrasound scan work?
A device called a transducer, which is attached to the ultrasound machine, produces sound waves that bounce off the structures of the body and form echoes. These are received back by the transducer and sent to a computer, which uses them to create images (ultrasound). The image can be immediately displayed on the ultrasound monitor or on a TV screen.
During the procedure, the physician spreads a gel on the skin over the part of the body to be examined to eliminate air pockets between the transducer and the skin to produce better images. He then moves the device in various directions to allow him to visualize all the organs and tissues of interest.
In most cases the transducer is used outside the body, but in some cases the transducer needs to be placed inside the body (e.g. transrectal ultrasound to visualize the prostate, transvaginal ultrasound to visualize the uterus and ovaries).
Since sound waves resonate differently when they bounce off abnormal tissue and healthy tissue, it is possible to make a diagnosis.
What are ultrasound scans used for?
Ultrasound can be used to find tumors and pinpoint their exact location in an organ or tissue (e.g. breasts), evaluate blood flow in veins and arteries, assess joint inflammation, detect abnormalities in the abdomen and kidneys, examine the thyroid gland or guide needles in medical procedures such as biopsies, among others.
