Lumps & Bumps single area Scan

Description

Elite Community Ultrasound (ECU) is delighted to offer lumps and bumps comprehensive scan for man and women who are 16 years or above and do not want to wait for weeks for finding an answer.

Lumps & Bumps ultrasound is a non-invasive and painless medical imaging as well as first-line method of examination that most commonly checks the structure of the lump and the presence of vascularity (blood supply) in it.

Ultrasound can also identify the composition of the lump, making it easier to tell the difference between a cyst (a lump filled with fluid or pus) or a tumor (a solid lump). Thus, the most common lumps on any part of the body, which can be evaluated under this scan, are Lipoma (fatty lump), ganglion or sebaceous cyst (a lump filled with fluid or pus), hernia, foreign body, soft or hard skin swelling etc. However, the lump in the breast and thyroid/neck would be examined under these scans respectively.

The most common reasons for having this scan:

-Soft or hard lump or swelling on the skull, back, abdominal (belly/tummy) wall, upper and lower limbs, and groin/s.

Preparation: No preparation is required.

Frequently asked questions:

Q. What kind of clothing do I need to wear for this scan?

A. There is no specific requirement of clothing for undergoing this scan. However, wearing loose and two-piece cloths are advisable.

Q. What happens during this scan?

A. You will be asked to lie down on the scan couch (bed) comfortably. Our well qualified, experienced Consultant Radiologist will put              water-based gel on the lumpy area of your body. Thereafter, they examine that area by placing the probe (camera) on it.

Q. What is the duration of the lumps and bumps scan?

A. The duration of a one area scan is usually 10 – 15 minutes and sometimes can take up to 20 minutes depends on the visibility of                 organs and complexity of scan.

Q. If I can’t find my answer in FAQs?

A. Please don’t worry and simply visit private health scans page for further FAQs, and if you still can’t find your answer then                       please contact us, we shall be more than happy to answer your query.