Sonography
The location, measurement, or delineation of deep structures by measuring the reflection or transmission of high frequency or ultrasonic waves. Computer calculation of the distance to the sound reflecting or absorbing surface plus the known orientation of the sound beam gives a two- or three-dimensional image. Syn: ultrasonography.
Ionizing Radiation
Radiation of sufficient energy to dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged atoms or radicals in the irradiated material..
X-Ray
(X-Ra)
1. The ionizing electromagnetic radiation emitted from a highly evacuated tube, resulting from the excitation of the inner orbital electrons by the bombardment of the target anode with a stream of electrons from a heated cathode.
2. Ionizing electromagnetic radiation produced by the excitation of the inner orbital electrons of an atom by other processes, such as nuclear delay and its sequelae.
3. A radiograph.
Kidneys
(kid-nE)
One of the two organs that excrete the urine. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs (about 11 cm long, 5 cm wide, and 3 cm thick) lying on either side of the backbone.
Liver
(liv-er)
The largest gland of the body, lying beneath the diaphragm; it is of irregular shape and weighs from 1 to 2 kg (2 to 4 pounds). It secretes the bile and is also of great importance in both carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
Gallbladder
(gawl-blad-er)
A pear-shaped receptacle on the inferior surface of the liver, in a hollow between the right lobe and the quadrate lobe; it serves as a storage reservoir for bile.
Pancreas
(pan-krE-us)
A gland located behind the stomach that secretes digestive (pancreatic) juice into the intestines. The gland also produces insulin and glucagon.
Spleen
(splEn)
A large vascular lymphatic organ lying in the upper part of the abdominal cavity on the left side, between the stomach and diaphragm. It is a blood-forming organ in early life and later a storage organ for red corpuscles and platelets; because of the large number of macrophages, it also acts as a blood filter.
Aorta
(A-Or-ta)
The large artery leaving the heart that distributes blood to the entire body through branches.
Aneurysm
(an-yur-izm)
A ballooning out of a segment of artery caused by disease or weakness in the vessel wall. It may lead to rupture and serious or fatal bleeding.
Needle biopsy
Removal of tissue or suspensions of cells from living patients through a small needle for diagnostic examination.

 

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What is Ultrasound Imaging?

Ultrasound, also called sonography, involves exposing part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. Ultrasound exams do not use ionizing radiation (x-ray).  Ultrasound images can show the structure and movement of the body's internal organs, as well as blood flowing through blood vessels.

Common uses of Ultrasound Exams

Abdominal ultrasound imaging is performed to evaluate the kidneys, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, abdominal aorta and other blood vessels of the abdomen to help diagnose conditions, such as abdominal pains, inflamed appendix, enlarged abdominal organ, stones in the gallbladder or kidney, or an aneurysm in the aorta.

Ultrasound may also be used for guiding procedures such as needle biopsies in which needles are used to extract a sample of cells from organs for laboratory testing, and assisting in the assessment of damage caused by illness.