Ultrasound Scans and Patient Information
Neck Ultrasound for Lumps: Lymph Nodes, Salivary Glands and Biopsy
Understand ultrasound for a neck lump, lymph node or salivary gland concern, including preparation, the role of biopsy and questions about follow-up.
Spleen Ultrasound: Enlargement, Measurements and Follow-Up Tests
Learn how ultrasound helps assess spleen size, what splenomegaly means and why an enlarged spleen needs clinical assessment beyond a measurement.
Pancreas Ultrasound: Bowel Gas, Limited Views and When Other Tests Help
Understand why the pancreas may be partly obscured on ultrasound, what a limited result means and how CT, MRCP or EUS can answer different questions.
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS): Microbubbles, Preparation and Limitations
Understand how contrast-enhanced ultrasound uses microbubbles, why it may be requested and what to discuss about preparation, allergies and results.
Penile Doppler Ultrasound: Purpose, Injection, Preparation and Aftercare
Learn what penile Doppler assesses, why an injection may be used, how to prepare and which aftercare questions to discuss before leaving the clinic.
Chest Ultrasound for Pleural Effusion: Thoracic Scans and Fluid Assessment
Understand how chest ultrasound assesses pleural fluid, how it differs from a heart scan and why a fluid sample or CT may still be needed.
Hernia Ultrasound: Groin and Abdominal Wall Scans Explained
Learn how ultrasound assesses suspected groin and abdominal wall hernias, why standing or straining may be needed and what an inconclusive result means.
Cranial Ultrasound for Babies: Head Scans, Soft Spots and Results
Understand why a baby may need cranial ultrasound, how the soft spot provides a scanning window and why repeat scans or other imaging may be requested.
Baby Hip Ultrasound: DDH Screening, Breech Babies and Follow-Up
Learn why babies are referred for hip ultrasound, how breech presentation and family history affect assessment, and what to expect at the appointment.
Fibroids vs Adenomyosis on Ultrasound: Uterus Scans and Further Assessment
Understand how ultrasound investigates fibroids and adenomyosis, what a report can describe and why persistent bleeding or pain may need further tests.