What does a right upper quadrant ultrasound show?

A right upper quadrant ultrasound reveals a normal-appearing gallbladder without gallbladder wall thickening or gallstones. The intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts are not dilated. The liver and limited views of the pancreas are also unremarkable.

What can you see in whole abdomen ultrasound?

The black-and-white images show the internal structures of the abdomen, such as the appendix, intestines, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, and urinary bladder. A complete ultrasound of the abdomen evaluates all of the abdominal organs.

Do I need a CT scan for abdominal pain?

Computed tomography (CT) is recommended for evaluating right or left lower quadrant pain. Conventional radiography has limited diagnostic value in the assessment of most patients with abdominal pain. The widespread use of CT raises concerns about patient exposure to ionizing radiation.

Where is your abdomen female?

The abdomen (commonly called the belly) is the body space between the thorax (chest) and pelvis. The diaphragm forms the upper surface of the abdomen. At the level of the pelvic bones, the abdomen ends and the pelvis begins.

Is a sonography?

An ultrasound scan, sometimes called a sonogram, is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of part of the inside of the body. An ultrasound scan can be used to monitor an unborn baby, diagnose a condition, or guide a surgeon during certain procedures.

Does ultrasound have side effects?

Unlike some other scans, such as CT scans, ultrasound scans don’t involve exposure to radiation. External and internal ultrasound scans don’t have any side effects and are generally painless, although you may experience some discomfort as the probe is pressed over your skin or inserted into your body.

Which test is best for stomach pain?

Blood tests and urine tests are among the most common tests done for abdominal pain and are often followed by additional tests after the results are available.