Abdomen / Pelvis Ultrasound
An ultrasound abdomen uses sonography or high frequency sound waves to produce images of the internal organs of the abdomen including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas and kidneys.
A pelvis ultrasound displays images of pelvic organs such as the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes. the pelvic structure.
Both are useful in aiding investigations of abnormalities in the abdomen or pelvis evidenced by abdominal or pelvic pain, and detect common diseases like fatty liver, gallstones, renal calculi.
This test is recommended as a baseline, and for persons with risk factors like obesity, high cholesterol or who have abdominal or pelvic pain.
