Sonography, also known as ultrasound, is a non-invasive diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of the inside of the body. It is widely used in medicine due to its safety (no radiation), convenience, and versatility.
Visualizing organst and issues
Evaluating blood flow
Guiding procedures (e.g., biopsies, fluid aspiration)
Monitoring pregnancy and fetal development
Examines: Liver, gallbladder, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, bladder
Used for: Gallstones, kidney stones, liver disease, abdominal pain
Female: Uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes
Used for: Infertility, ovarian cysts, fibroids, ectopic pregnancy
Male: Prostate, seminal vesicles, bladder
Monitors pregnancy: Fetal growth, heartbeat, position, and amniotic fluid Can detect congenital anomalies
Internal probes give detailed images of pelvic organs Used in infertility workups and prostate evaluations
Evaluates lumps or abnormalities found in mammograms Differentiates solid from cystic masses
Assesses blood flow in vessels Used for: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), varicose veins, arterial blockages
Non-invasive, painless
No ionizing radiation
Widely available and relatively low cost
Can be repeated safely