This information may reveal that the fetus cannot survive on its own after birth, or that it will require extensive treatment or care.
An ultrasound examination may reveal either normal tissue or a benign condition such as a cyst. Ultrasound can confidently diagnose a benign structure that has certain characteristics of a simple cyst.
By performing repeated scans over time, much like the frames of a movie, ultrasound can also reveal movement, such as the motions of a fetus. This technique is called real-time ultrasound.
A carotid ultrasound examines the structure of the carotid arteries. A carotid ultrasound is used to test for blocked carotid arteries which could result in a stroke.
An ultrasound would reveal an H-mole pregnancy. They are very rare.
It depends on if you are complaining about pain in a certain location of your body and they feel something, or if they are giving you an exam and you tell them what part is hurting you when they touch it. An ultrasound could possibly reveal something harmful.
A normal study would reveal a thyroid gland of normal size, shape, position, and uniform texture.
Physical exams can reveal characteristics of puberty, bone x rays can reveal bone age, and pelvic ultrasound, MRI or CAT scans may rule out tumors. Blood tests can determine hormone levels.
The cell viability graph shows how healthy and likely to survive cells are under certain conditions. It indicates the percentage of cells that are alive and functioning properly over time, giving insight into how well the cells are able to thrive in their environment.
A "Gender Reveal Party" is when parents throw a party to tell whether the fetus is a boy or girl, as determined on an ultrasound. This is a rather new type of party, a practice begun after 2005-2010. Not all parents hold these kinds of parties, though.
A pelvic ultrasound can provide information about the uterus, ovaries, and surrounding structures. It can help identify abnormalities such as fibroids, cysts, or other structural issues in the pelvic region. Additionally, it can be used to evaluate the size, shape, and position of the organs and help diagnose conditions like endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease.
The size of the fetus, to detect multiple or ectopic pregnancy, to confirm the fetus is alive, to confirm the due date, reveal defects in fetus, to check the placenta, position of the fetus, growth of the fetus.
An abnormal result of an ultrasound of the scrotum may reveal an absent or undescended testicle, an inflammation problem, testicular torsion, a fluid collection, abnormal blood vessels, or a mass.