Ultrasound
Advanced, Safe & Non-Invasive Diagnostic Imaging

At M R Hospitals, Thanjavur, our Ultrasound service provides real-time, non-invasive imaging for the evaluation of a wide range of medical conditions.

Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs, tissues and blood flow. As it does not use ionising radiation, it is widely used for adults, children and pregnant women when clinically appropriate. 

Ultrasound can be used to evaluate multiple parts of the body, including:

Comprehensive Ultrasound Services

The process typically involves:

Abdominal & Pelvic Ultrasound

  • Assessment of:
  • • Liver
  • • Gallbladder
  • • Bile ducts
  • • Pancreas
  • • Spleen
  • • Kidneys
  • • Urinary bladder
  • • Other abdominal and pelvic structures
  • It can help evaluate conditions such as gallstones, fatty liver, urinary obstruction, cysts, fluid collections and other abdominal abnormalities.

 Obstetric Ultrasound

  • Ultrasound is an essential part of pregnancy care.
  • Ultrasound is an essential part of pregnancy care.
  • Depending on the stage of pregnancy and clinical requirement, it can be used to assess:
  • • Fetal growth
  • • Fetal development
  • • Fetal heartbeat
  • • Placental location
  • • Amniotic fluid
  • • Fetal position
  • • Other aspects of maternal and fetal health
  • Pregnancy scans are performed according to the advice of the treating obstetrician.

Gynaecological Ultrasound

  • Ultrasound can help evaluate:
  • • Uterus
  • • Endometrium
  • • Ovaries
  • • Adnexa
  • • Pelvic masses
  • • Fibroids
  • • Ovarian cysts
  • • Other pelvic conditions
  • Both abdominal and transvaginal approaches may be used when clinically appropriate.

Ultrasound for Kidney & Urinary Problems

  • Ultrasound provides useful evaluation of the:
  • • Kidneys
  • • Ureters where visible
  • • Urinary bladder
  • • Prostate
  • It may help identify:
  • • Kidney stones
  • • Hydronephrosis
  • • Cysts
  • • Urinary obstruction
  • • Bladder abnormalities
  • • Prostate enlargement
  • • Other urinary tract conditions

Breast Ultrasound

  • Breast ultrasound can be used as an additional investigation for selected breast symptoms and abnormalities.
  • It may help evaluate:
  • • Breast lumps
  • • Cysts
  • • Solid lesions
  • • Abnormalities identified on mammography
  • • Selected breast pain or other symptoms
  • Ultrasound and mammography can provide complementary information depending on the patient's age and clinical situation.

Thyroid & Neck Ultrasound

  • Ultrasound provides detailed imaging of the thyroid and neck structures.
  • It can help assess:
  • • Thyroid nodules
  • • Thyroid enlargement
  • • Cysts
  • • Cervical lymph nodes
  • • Other neck abnormalities
  • When indicated, ultrasound can also guide selected procedures such as fine-needle aspiration or biopsy.

Doppler Ultrasound

  • Assessment of Blood Flow
  • Doppler ultrasound evaluates blood flow through blood vessels.
  • It can be used to assess selected conditions involving:
  • • Arteries
  • • Veins
  • • Abdominal vessels
  • • Peripheral circulation
  • • Blood flow in specific organs
  • Doppler studies may assist in the evaluation of conditions such as venous thrombosis, arterial disease and other vascular abnormalities.

Ultrasound in Children

  • Ultrasound is particularly useful in paediatric patients because it does not involve ionising radiation.
  • It can be used to evaluate selected conditions involving the:
  • • Abdomen
  • • Pelvis
  • • Kidneys and urinary tract
  • • Soft tissues
  • • Neck
  • • Other organs and structures
  • Our imaging services work closely with the Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery teams when required.

Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

  • Ultrasound can provide real-time guidance for selected minimally invasive procedures, helping the treating specialist accurately target the area being evaluated or treated.
  • Depending on the clinical requirement, ultrasound guidance may be used for selected:
  • • Needle aspirations
  • • Biopsies
  • • Fluid drainage procedures
  • • Other image-guided interventions

Why Choose Ultrasound at M R Hospitals?

• Real-time diagnostic imaging
• Non-invasive investigation
• No ionising radiation
• Suitable for a wide range of patients
• Useful in adults and children
• Extensive abdominal and pelvic imaging
• Obstetric and gynaecological imaging
• Breast and thyroid imaging
• Doppler vascular studies
• Ultrasound-guided procedures
• Integrated access to specialist consultation 

Integrated Diagnostic Care

Ultrasound is often the first step in evaluating a patient's symptoms. When further investigation is required, findings can be correlated with laboratory tests, CT, MRI, endoscopy or specialist assessment.
At M R Hospitals, diagnostic imaging is closely integrated with our multispecialty clinical and surgical services, allowing patients to progress efficiently from investigation to diagnosis and treatment. 

M R Hospitals, Thanjavur
Ultrasound | Abdominal & Pelvic Imaging | Obstetric Ultrasound | Doppler | Breast & Thyroid Imaging | Ultrasound-Guided Procedures 

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