Abdominal ultrasound

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Abdominal ultrasound	Abdominal ultrasound	Digestive system	Kidney anatomy
Kidney - blood and urine flow	Ultrasound in pregnancy

Ultrasound - abdomen; Abdominal sonogram

The organs examined are normal in appearance.

The significance of abnormal results depends on the organ being examined and the nature of the problem. You should consult your health care provider with any questions and concerns.

Many possible conditions could be revealed by an abdominal ultrasound. Some of these include:

• Gallstones
• Kidney stones
• Cholecystitis
• Hydronephrosis
• Splenomegaly
• Pancreatitis

Review Date: 10/23/2006
Reviewed By: Stuart Bentley-Hibbert, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Radiology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.