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This examination provides images of your thyroid gland and/or neck
region. The scan is safe and painless; there is no radiation involved.
When you were referred by your physician for a
radiological exam, you may have been told about certain instructions to
be done prior to the exam, or when you were scheduling your appointment,
the scheduler should have informed you about the preparations that
should be done prior to your exam. If you did not or if you want a
recheck, you can refer to the information listed below.
Keep in
mind that you may have been given some additional or different
instructions, based on your own particular circumstances. If you have
any questions, please call
our hotline 16171 or (202) 3336-3310 (Mohandeseen),
(202) 2417 5556 (Heliopolis) or (202) 2528 4888 (Maadi) to speak with a
radiologist if you have any questions. It is best to call between 10
a.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday through Thursday.
Instructions
There is no preparation
necessary for this examination.
Medications can be taken prior to the exam.
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The
procedure usually takes approximately 45 minutes. Test time may vary due
to specific physician requests.
After you are in the ultrasound examination room, you will be asked to
change into a gown and provide us with a brief history.
You will then be placed on a stretcher. In order to obtain quality
images, we will need to place a water-based gel on your neck. A plastic
device called a transducer will be placed over your scrotal area and
moved back and forth to obtain the images necessary to answer your
physician's questions.
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After the exam
you can resume your normal activities.
Results of your
exams will be discussed with you by your doctor.
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Please call our hotline 16171 or (202) 3336-3310 (Mohandeseen),
(202) 2417 5556 (Heliopolis) or (202) 2528 4888 (Maadi) to speak with a
radiologist if you have any questions. It is best to call between 10
a.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday through Thursday. |
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