Breast Ultrasound
Breast ultrasound provides assessment of the internal breast tissue and may be used to investigate a palpable lump, focal pain or other breast symptoms, and to further assess or monitor previously identified findings.
Thyroid and Neck Ultrasound
Ultrasound provides assessment of the thyroid gland and surrounding neck structures, including evaluation of thyroid size, echotexture, nodules and other focal abnormalities. Cervical lymph nodes and other superficial neck structures may also be assessed when clinically indicated.
Salivary Gland Ultrasound
Ultrasound may be used to assess the major salivary glands, including the parotid and submandibular glands, for enlargement, inflammation, focal lesions, calculi and other abnormalities.
Scrotal and Testicular Ultrasound
Ultrasound provides assessment of the testes, epididymides and surrounding scrotal structures. It may be performed to investigate pain, swelling, a palpable abnormality, hydrocele, varicocele or other suspected scrotal pathology. Doppler assessment of vascularity is performed when clinically appropriate.
Orbital Ultrasound
Orbital ultrasound may be used to assess selected structures of the eye and orbit when clinically indicated, including the vitreous chamber and posterior segment.
Paediatric Hip Ultrasound
Ultrasound assessment of the infant hip may be performed to evaluate hip development and suspected developmental dysplasia of the hip. This examination is primarily used in young infants while the femoral head remains sufficiently unossified for sonographic assessment.
Paediatric Cranial Ultrasound
Cranial ultrasound provides assessment of the infant brain through the open fontanelles. It may be used to evaluate the ventricular system and brain parenchyma and to investigate selected intracranial abnormalities in appropriately aged infants.
Superficial Structures & Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Ultrasound may be used to investigate palpable superficial lumps and soft-tissue abnormalities and to assess selected joints, tendons, ligaments and other superficial musculoskeletal structures where clinically appropriate.
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Preparation for examination
Most small-parts and superficial ultrasound examinations require no special preparation.
• For thyroid, neck and salivary gland examinations, please wear clothing that allows easy access to the neck and avoid necklaces or other jewellery around the examination area.
• For breast ultrasound, clothing that allows easy access to the area being examined is recommended; you may be asked to change into an examination gown.
• Examination-specific instructions, where required, will be provided when your appointment is made.
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