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    Ultrasound

    Services performed at:  Lennon Rd-Flint, Villa Linde-Flint, Fenton, Grand Blanc, Davison, Lapeer, Novi, Royal Oak and Southgate

     

    What is Ultrasound?

    Using sound waves to create images, ultrasound gives physicians a real-time, full-motion view of the inside of the body as it functions during an examination. You can think of ultrasound as being similar to your home video camera, except that it works with sound rather than light and is capable of “seeing” the inside of the body.

    schedule appointmentOne advantage of ultrasound is that it creates detailed, full-motion images without radiation or electromagnetic energy, making it the preferred method of examining a fetus during pregnancy. It is also highly effective for viewing physiological processes, such as blood flow or the fetal heartbeat.

     

    Ultrasound Services

    The following ultrasound services are offered:

    • Abdominal and pelvic
    • Thyroid, breast and testicular
    • Obstetric
    • Musculoskeletal (MSK) at Southgate only
    • Joint injections and aspirations
    • Liver, kidney and breast biopsy
    • Parotic fine needle aspirations
    • Cysts/Seroma aspirations
    • Thyroid fine needle aspiration
    • Baker’s cyst/knee aspiration

    The following Vascular Ultrasound services are offered:

    • Liver, kidney and aorta Doppler
    • Peripheral vascular upper and lower extremity
    • Venous insufficiency and vein mapping
    • Carotids

     

    Preparing for Ultrasound

     

    Resources

    RadiologyInfo.org: General Ultrasound Imaging