At HYGIE IMAGERIE, we offer ultrasound services specialized in pediatrics. When you make an appointment, do not hesitate to mention that the ultrasound is for a child, we can direct you to a radiologist specialized in pediatrics.
A doctor's prescription is required for this examination.
If you have an ultrasound prescription that is not mentioned, please contact us.
No preparation is required before a thyroid ultrasound. However, we will ask you to avoid using body lotion and perfume, so as not to alter the quality of the images.
Ultrasound is an ultrasound imaging procedure. Ultrasound allows the creation of cross-sectional images in all planes. In particular, it is possible to record organs such as the heart and the foetus of pregnant women.
An ultrasound is performed by a radiologist or technician and lasts between 15 and 30 minutes.
See the detailed section on ultrasound for more information on the content of this examination.
Ultrasound is usually performed for the following purposes:
- Distinguish between liquid cysts and solid tumors.
- To check the location, structure, and size of specific organs.
- Recognize the stages of cancer development.
For more information on this test, please visit our detailed ultrasound page.