But these have a characteristic appearance and are usually no problem to detect. Gallbladder Ultrasound is very accurate for the detection of gallstones which show up as bright echo-dense stones with acoustic shadowing in back of them. It is the first test to examine the gallbladder. Kidney Ultrasound is very good for showing hydronephrosis, blockage of the kidney, kidney stones, kidney tumors cysts. Normal Ultrasound of the upper abdomen, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, aorta, ivc, r kidney Ultrasound can be used as a localizing tool for placement of drainage tubes and biopsy needles in various organs.
Pelvic ultrasound is useful to examine the uterus and adnexal structures.