Superficial Tissue Ultrasound
Painless assessment of swellings, masses or lumps in the skin and subcutaneous soft tissues.
What does superficial tissue ultrasound mean?
Superficial tissue ultrasound is a harmless imaging method in which the skin and the soft tissues close beneath it are examined with the help of sound waves. It is usually performed to understand what palpable swellings, lumps or hardness are.
Why is superficial tissue ultrasound performed?
Superficial tissue ultrasound is performed to evaluate conditions such as swelling, masses, infection or trauma in tissues close to the body surface. By providing detailed imaging of superficial structures such as the skin and subcutaneous tissue, muscles, tendons, ligaments and fatty tissue, and lymph nodes, it helps investigate possible abnormalities.
Is there radiation in this examination?
No, there is no radiation in superficial tissue ultrasound.
Can superficial tissue ultrasound be performed at any age?
Yes, superficial tissue ultrasound can be safely performed at any age.
Is any preparation required for this examination?
Usually no special preparation is required for a superficial tissue ultrasound.
How is superficial tissue ultrasound performed?
Superficial tissue ultrasound is an examination performed to image the parts of the body close to the surface. Whichever area is to be examined, an appropriate position must be given for that area.
How many minutes does superficial tissue ultrasound take?
Superficial tissue ultrasound usually takes 10–15 minutes.
Is superficial tissue ultrasound a painful examination?
Superficial tissue ultrasound is a painless examination.
Does this ultrasound examination have any side effects or harm?
Superficial tissue ultrasound has no known side effects or harm.
Can I continue my daily life after having a superficial tissue ultrasound?
You can resume your daily life immediately after having a superficial tissue ultrasound.
What should be done after having this examination?
After the ultrasound procedure you can return to your daily activities immediately.