Question 1

ultrasound found a spot on kidney could it be cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ultrasound is a very good initial screening test for the kidneys.It can help identify kidney stones, obstruction of the kidneys, and tumors. If the ultrasound is questionable or clearly abnormal, a more specific imaging study is required such as a ct scan or MRI of the kidneys for further evaluation. Lesions seen ultrasound do not necessarily indicate cancer but further testing is warranted.

Question 2

can an ultrasound tell if spot in kidney is a tumor?

Accepted Answer

solid or cystic: Ultrasound can tell if a lesion in the kidney is solid or cystic. A simple, uncomplicated cyst is usually nothing to worry about, and therefore no further workup would be needed.  However, an ultrasound cannot tell if a solid mass is benign or malignant, so if the lesion is solid, further evaluation would be necessary.

Question 3

42 yr old husband saw slight pink spot on toliet after peeing did urine dipstick test and it showed+ for blood twice. urine culture negative, psa normal(0.449), kidney ultrasound normal. he takes black seed oil daily. could this cause blood in urine?

Accepted Answer

: Black seed oil is less likely causing gross hematuria which your husband experienced. Normal kidney ultrasound and PSA level do not rule out lesion of lower urinary tract such as urethra, bladder and ureters. Your husband should be evaluated first by a urologist. If urologist could not make the diagnosis and hematuria persists, nephrology consultation will be next.

Question 4

on a kidney ultrasound some spots and red and blue what does this mean?

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Doppler: A regular ultrasound shows shades of black and white to identify kidney sizes and structures. 
A doppler senses flow to (red) and from (blue) the probe.  Doppler ultrasound is used to rule out renal artery stenosis and venous obstruction in the kidneys.

Question 5

i just got my kidney ultrasound done and there's black spots around the kidney is this normal? the right one

Accepted Answer

CT: You should have Ct with contrast to find the cause so be treated.

Question 6

what could grey spots on an ultrasound potentially mean? they were on either my liver or kidney and there were about 10 varrying in size.

Accepted Answer

Can't answer: "Grey spots" does not provide useable information to answer your question. Significance of any ultrasound findings should be detailed by the physician (likely a radiologist) who read the exam.

Question 7

doctors found spots on my liver during a sonogram and they also said my kidney looks abnormal.  ive had chronic bathroom issues for over a year. ?

Accepted Answer

Problems: talk to your pcp concerning these issues and have them explain what the spots are and what is abnormal about you kidneys

Question 8

routine ultrasound of abdomen showed a dark spot with size 1.2cm.my ct scan without contrast is non-conclusive, should i have a ct with contrast?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Too many factors involved to comment. Ask the doctor who ordered the studies, or a specialist in the field of whatever organ the dark spot is on. Hope this helps!

Question 9

ultrasound of abdomen showed 1.2cm dark spot in the right lobe of liver. ct scan done without contrast, inconclusive. do i need a ct with contrast?

Accepted Answer

It depends: what kind of "dark spot" it is.  If it is a benign cyst, nothing more may need to be done.  If it is indeterminate, you may need a contrast enhanced ct or mri for further evaluation.

Question 10

what can the dark spots on my ultrasound be?

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Need more info: Unfortunately i need more information to help. Body part examined, history, where the spots are.

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42 yr old husband saw slight pink spot on toliet after peeing did urine dipstick test and it showed+ for blood twice. urine culture negative, psa normal(0.449), kidney ultrasound normal. he takes black seed oil daily. could this cause blood in urine?

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On a kidney ultrasound some spots and red and blue what does this mean?

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I just got my kidney ultrasound done and there's black spots around the kidney is this normal? the right one

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What could grey spots on an ultrasound potentially mean? they were on either my liver or kidney and there were about 10 varrying in size.

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Doctors found spots on my liver during a sonogram and they also said my kidney looks abnormal. ive had chronic bathroom issues for over a year. ?

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Routine ultrasound of abdomen showed a dark spot with size 1.2cm.my ct scan without contrast is non-conclusive, should i have a ct with contrast?

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Ultrasound of abdomen showed 1.2cm dark spot in the right lobe of liver. ct scan done without contrast, inconclusive. do i need a ct with contrast?

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What can the dark spots on my ultrasound be?

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