NECK USG
SAMAN KHAN
LECTURER
DEPT. OF PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES
• Neck ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves
to examine the structures in the neck.
• It is commonly used for diagnosing thyroid diseases, infections, cysts,
and tumors. The procedure is painless and does not involve radiation.
INDICATION
• Thyroid gland (to check for nodules, cysts, or enlargement)
• Lymph nodes (to detect swelling or abnormalities)
• Blood vessels (to assess blood flow in the carotid arteries and detect
blockages)
• Salivary glands (to identify stones, infections, or tumors)
• Soft tissues (to evaluate lumps or other abnormalities)
PATIENT PREPARATION
• Clothing: Wear a loose-fitting shirt or a top with an open neckline to
allow easy access to the neck area.
• Jewelry: Remove any necklaces or earrings that might interfere with the
scan.
• Medications & Diet: No fasting or medication restrictions are usually
required.
• Hygiene: Clean the neck area before the procedure, especially if there
is any lotion, oil, or makeup, as these can affect ultrasound image
quality
• Positioning:The patient lies on their back on an examination table.
• A pillow may be placed under the shoulders to tilt the head slightly
backward, providing better access to the neck.
• Supine, hyperextended neck.
• A water-based, hypoallergenic gel is applied to the neck to ensure proper
contact between the skin and the ultrasound probe (transducer).
• The technician or radiologist moves the ultrasound probe over different
parts of the neck
• Sound waves create real-time images of internal structures like the
thyroid gland, lymph nodes, blood vessels, and salivary glands.
• The procedure is painless and typically takes 15–30 minutes.
• The gel is wiped off, and the patient can resume normal activities
immediately.
• A radiologist reviews the images and provides a report to the referring
doctor.
EXTREMITIES ULTRASOUND
• An extremities ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging procedure used to
evaluate the blood vessels, soft tissues, joints, and muscles in the arms
or legs. It is commonly used to detect deep vein thrombosis (DVT),
arterial blockages, varicose veins, soft tissue injuries, and
musculoskeletal conditions.
• Venous conditions: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), varicose veins, venous
insufficiency
• Arterial conditions: Peripheral artery disease (PAD), aneurysms, arterial
blockages
• Musculoskeletal issues: Tendon tears, ligament injuries, inflammation,
soft tissue masses
PREPARATION
• No special preparation is usually required.
• Wear loose-fitting clothing for easy access to the area being examined.
• Remove any jewelry or accessories that may interfere with the scan.
• Patient Positioning:
• You will be asked to lie on an examination table.
• For a venous ultrasound, the legs or arms may be positioned in a way
that helps visualize the veins better.
• A water-based gel is applied to the skin over the area being examined.
• This helps the ultrasound transducer make better contact with the skin
and improves image quality.
• A transducer (probe) is moved over the area to capture real-time
images.
• Doppler ultrasound may be used to assess blood flow by detecting the
movement of red blood cells.
• You may be asked to breathe in or change positions to assess vein
function properly.
• The technician or doctor will examine the muscles, joints, tendons,
arteries, and veins for abnormalities.
• If a Doppler study is done, they will observe blood flow patterns and
look for blockages or clots.
• The gel is wiped off. You can resume normal activities immediately
unless otherwise instructed by your doctor
