Ultrasound Imaging

Ultrasonography, which is also known as sonography, is a type of imaging exam that uses high frequency sound waves to make detailed images of structures inside your body, such as blood vessels, tissues, and organs.  Ultrasound exams are noninvasive, meaning they don’t require any incisions or needle sticks to  your skin.

We often use ultrasounds to diagnose problems with soft tissues or blood vessels. Ultrasounds are used to view internal organs as they function, and to assess blood flow through various vessels. Ultrasound procedures are often used to examine many parts of the body such as abdomen, breasts, female pelvis, scrotum, thyroid, parathyroid and the vascular system. Ultrasound imaging can also guide Radiologists during biopsy procedures for better accuracy.

Unlike some other types of imaging exams, such as X-rays and CT scans, ultrasound does not produce ionizing radiation. The test is very safe and is preferred for some people, such as pregnant women, to reduce radiation exposure.