What is an Abdominal Sonogram?
An abdominal sonogram can help to diagnose a variety of conditions and to assess damage caused by illness. Organs such as the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys will be evaluated during an abdominal sonogram. Patients are referred for sonograms for various reasons, some of which are: abdominal pain, abnormal lab results, and enlarged abdominal organs. An abdominal sonographer will be required to image small body parts as well. These parts include: thyroid gland, testicles, breast, and various soft tissue body parts. Doctors can also use abdominal sonography to guide them as they perform needle biopsies on abdominal organs. The abdominal track is taught in conjunction with Breast Sonography and the OB/GYN track at Montgomery College. How are Abdominal Ultrasound Images Obtained? During abdominal sonography, a hand-held device called a “transducer” is placed on the area being examined and moved around. This transducer generates ultrasound and sends it through the body. It
