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Liver Ultrasound Scan
£150.00
London Private Ultrasound (LPU) offers an Liver ultrasound scan to the male and female patients over 18 years old.
A thorough examination of:
* Biliary ducts of the liver
* Vasculature of the Gallbladder and Liver
An ultrasound scan of the liver is a frequent diagnostic tool for detecting liver illness and anomalies. The test generates images of the liver using high-frequency sound waves, which can be used to diagnose a variety of problems, including:
Fatty Liver: A nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) ultrasound scan can reveal the presence of extra fat within the liver.
Cirrhosis: An ultrasound scan might identify scarring or nodules in the liver, which may indicate cirrhosis, a late-stage liver disease.
Tumours: An ultrasound scan can reveal the existence of benign or malignant tumours within the liver.
Blood Flow: An ultrasound scan can also be used to assess blood flow within the liver, which can be impacted by liver disease.
Liver Enlargement: This is a symptom of a medical condition.
What is the purpose of a liver scan?
A liver scan may be performed to screen for disorders including liver cancer, hepatitis, or cirrhosis. A liver scan may reveal lesions such as tumours, abscesses, or cysts of the liver or spleen. A liver scan may be performed to determine the health of the liver and/or spleen following abdominal trauma or when there is unexplained pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. A liver scan may reveal enlargement of the liver or spleen.
A liver scan may also be used to assess response to liver disease therapy and/or to track the progression of liver disease. A liver scan may detect portal hypertension (elevated blood pressure within the liver’s circulation) when more of the radionuclide is absorbed by the spleen rather than the liver.
Here we provide a few questions and answers to offer you more information about your Liver & Abdomen private ultrasound scan:
- Abdominal pain, Discomfort, Bloating, Vomiting,
- Abnormal liver function tests, Fatty liver, Gallstone, Liver Cirrhosis, Yellow Skin (Jaundice)
- Follow up on previous findings such as cysts, gallstones, polyps, kidney stones
- Cysts, Polyps, Tumours, Cancers, or Inflammation
- Abnormal Blood Tests
- Take your relevant medical history
- Provide 10 minutes consultation
- Explain all findings during and after your ultrasound scan
- Write an official scan report within 24 hrs, with appropriate images included in the report
- Recommend a follow-up ultrasound scan if necessary
- Offer GP or specialist referral and a Blood Test if needed
- Cancer or other life-threatening diseases in solid organs like; Liver, kidney, spleen, and pancreas.
- Fatty liver, Cirrhosis, tumours or cysts in the liver
- Fluid collection in the abdominal cavity
- Obstruction in the biliary or pancreatic ducts and the cause of obstruction
- Enlargement or inflammation of the spleen, liver or both (Splenomegaly, Hepatomegaly, Hepatosplenomegaly)
- Gallstone and other pathologies in the gallbladder
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Stone, cyst, tumour, collection or blockage in kidneys
- Abdominal Aorta dilation (Aneurysm)
- You will be asked be fasting at least 4-6 hours before your abdominal ultrasound scan appointment. ( You are not allowed to drink Tea or Coffee, or eat porridge)
- You must drink at least one litre of water one hour before your appointment.
- If you have diabetes, please eat and drink as usual.
- If you are on medication, please take your medicines on time.