Ultrasound and Radiology

Abdomen Ultrasound

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Fast & Reliable Reports You Can Trust
Accurate Reports Delivered On Time
Advanced Imaging Technology for Clear Diagnosis
Expert Radiologists Reviewing Every Scan

Abdomen Ultrasound — About the Test

An Abdomen Ultrasound (also called Upper Abdominal Ultrasound or USG Abdomen) is a real-time imaging scan of the major organs in the upper abdominal cavity — the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys — using high-frequency sound waves. No radiation. No injections. It is the most widely ordered abdominal imaging test — providing a comprehensive, non-invasive view of organ size, texture, blood flow, and structural abnormalities in a single 20–30 minute scan. It is included as a standard parameter in most of Medall's comprehensive health checkup packages from the Supreme level upward. Important preparation: 4–6 hours of fasting is required for clear gallbladder imaging (bile accumulates during fasting, making gallstones and gallbladder wall changes visible). Water is permitted.

What Happens During an Abdomen Ultrasound? (20–30 Minutes)

Key benefits of this package include:

Step 1 — Preparation: Arrive fasting for 4–6 hours. Water is permitted. Avoid smoking and chewing gum during the fasting period as these can stimulate gallbladder contraction. You may take your regular medications with a small amount of water.
Step 2 — Before the scan: Lie on the scanning table on your back. Lift your top clothing to expose the upper abdomen. No gown change is usually necessary.
Step 3 — The scan: The sonographer applies a water-based gel to your upper abdomen and moves the probe across the skin surface in multiple directions. You may be asked to take a deep breath and hold it briefly — this brings abdominal organs into view and helps the sonographer capture clear images. For kidney imaging, you may be asked to lie on your side.
Step 4 — Done: The scan takes 20–30 minutes. The gel wipes off easily. Your sonologist report is ready within 4 hours.

What an Abdomen Ultrasound Can Detect

Liver

Fatty liver disease (Hepatic Steatosis) — increased liver echogenicity, the most common finding

Liver cirrhosis — coarsened echotexture, nodular surface, portal hypertension signs

Liver cysts — simple fluid-filled lesions (common and usually benign)

Liver haemangiomas — benign vascular tumours (most common liver tumour)

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) — solid liver masses requiring further evaluation

Liver metastases — multiple lesions in patients with known primary cancer

Hepatomegaly — enlarged liver

Gallbladder and Bile Ducts

Gallstones (cholelithiasis) — echogenic stones with posterior acoustic shadowing

Gallbladder polyps — mucosal projections requiring monitoring

Acute cholecystitis — gallbladder wall thickening, pericholecystic fluid, Murphy's sign

Biliary duct dilatation — suggests bile duct obstruction (stone, stricture, or tumour)

Gallbladder sludge — thick bile material

Pancreas

Pancreatitis — enlarged, oedematous pancreas with peripancreatic fluid

Pancreatic cysts — fluid collections requiring monitoring

Pancreatic masses — solid lesions requiring CT/MRI evaluation

Spleen

Splenomegaly — enlarged spleen from portal hypertension, infections, or haematological disease

Splenic cysts or infarcts

Accessory spleen (common normal variant)

Kidneys (upper poles)

Renal cortical cysts | Hydronephrosis | Renal masses | Kidney size assessment

FAQs

It scans the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys — giving a comprehensive view of all major upper abdominal organs in a single non-invasive session.

Fasting allows bile to accumulate in the gallbladder, making it clearly visible and allowing detection of gallstones and gallbladder wall abnormalities. Without fasting, the gallbladder contracts and gallstones can be missed. 4–6 hours of fasting is the standard requirement. Water is permitted.

Yes — take your regular medications with a small amount of water. If you are diabetic and on insulin or oral medications, inform the booking team as specific guidance may apply.

Yes. Ultrasound uses sound waves — not radiation. It is completely safe for all ages and during pregnancy.

An Abdomen (Upper) Ultrasound scans the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys. A Whole Abdomen Ultrasound additionally includes the pelvic organs (uterus, ovaries in women; bladder and prostate in men). If both upper and lower abdominal organs need assessment, a Whole Abdomen Ultrasound is appropriate.

20–30 minutes. Report ready within 4 hours.

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