Ultrasonography

Ultrasound is a type of scanning technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures inside the body. It is also known as sonography or medical sonography.

When it’s done:
Ultrasound is recommended depending on the symptoms and for:

• The assessment of a breast lump
• The assessment of the foetus inside the uterus during pregnancy
• The evaluation of the thyroid gland
• The diagnosis of cancer
• The diagnosis of infections
• The diagnosis of a gallbladder disease
• Assessing abnormalities of muscles and tendons.