Abdominal ultrasound
Sound-wave imaging to assess the liver, bile ducts, pancreas, and other abdominal organs.
Not a diagnosis and not final medical advice. Must be reviewed by a doctor.
Purpose of the test
- Finding or assessing masses in the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas.
- Become an initial examination for upper abdominal complaints or abnormal laboratory results.
Informs decisions
- Whether or not further examinations such as CT or MRI are needed.
- Imaging-guided biopsy planning.
How the test is done
The probe is attached to the abdominal wall after the patient has fasted according to instructions; Some examinations use contrast.
- Sample type
- Not invasive
- Estimated result time
- Results can generally be read the same day.
Preparation
- Fast according to instructions
- Previous inspection history information
Limitations
- Gas-filled tissue or the position of organs can make assessment difficult.
- The quality of the results depends on the operator and the tool.
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Sources
- NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms(lembaga)
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