Computed tomography (CT) scans ordered after an inconclusive ultrasound examination yield positive findings about 33% of the time.

CT scans represent the "gold standard" in diagnostic imaging for clinicians, including the identification of intra-abdominal injuries, but they also pose a greater radiation risk for children than ...

A 27-year-old obese Caucasian woman was referred with a large thoracoabdominal liposarcoma, diagnosed by means of percutaneous biopsy. A CT scan of the chest and abdomen revealed a tumor measuring ...

Ultrasound scans may help healthcare professionals detect larger ulcers in the stomach. However, they are not a typical diagnostic tool for stomach ulcers.

Find out if ultrasound can detect pancreatic cancer and learn about other diagnostic tests. This article also looks at what to expect during an ultrasound.

After assessing Toby’s injuries, the emergency veterinarian on shift noted that Toby’s abdomen appeared swollen, and a FAST scan with an ultrasound probe confirmed the presence of fluid.

Ultrasound scan Ultrasound scans use high frequency sound waves to create a picture of a part of the body. You might have an ultrasound scan of your chest or abdomen to check for mesothelioma. The ...

Exposure to ultrasound can affect fetal brain development, a new study suggests. But researchers say the findings, in mice, should not discourage pregnant women from having ultrasound scans for ...

A recent study aims to improve evaluation of fatty liver in ultrasound scans to increase hepatology referrals and predict significant liver fibrosis.