Sonography also called Ultrasound scan provides a real-time imaging, is painless, noninvasive, is not expensive and widely available, not dangerous and has no side effects, does not use any ionizing radiation and is safe to use during pregnancy.
Helps to diagnose gallstones, kidneys tones, problems of the liver, pancreas, thyroid gland, breast, ovaries, testes, lymph nodes, determines abnormal fluid collections or if an abnormal lump is either a solid tumor or a cyst and it is also a good tool to examine conditions affecting the organs in a woman's pelvis - the uterus, Fallopian tubes and ovaries.
An ultrasound scan is routine for pregnant women and gives a good and clear picture for the diagnosis of pregnant women providing a good overall impression of the fetus, helps to monitor the growth of the unborn child and check for abnormalities.
