Question 1

is there any difference between a sonogram and an ultrasound? is there any difference between a sonogram and an ultrasound?  i've heard gfs refer to both things.  are they the same or different procedures?

Accepted Answer

Technically : Technically speaking, ultrasound is alternating sound pressure with a frequency above the upper limit of human hearing (generally between 3 mhz and 10 mhz). Sonography or ultrasonography is the use of the reflections of these high frequency sound waves to generate an image. The image generated is termed a sonogram.  However, when generally used in the medical field there is no difference between "a sonogram" and "an ultrasound"; they are generally considered to be synonymous.

Question 2

how early will a sonogram ultrasound detect a heartbeat?

Accepted Answer

Early: Depends how the ultrasound is performed (through the vagina, or through the abdomen).  Through the vagina, you can possibly see it by 4 weeks, but must see it by 7-8 weeks.

Question 3

how do doctors get the sex wrong on a sonogram / ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Best estimate: It is not so much that it is wrong, but more that it is the best estimate at the time with the information given. Ultrasounds are not high resolution pictures but more a  grainy picture of a moving object on a small screen. In addition, ther can be anatomical similarities between male and female genitalia on an ultrasound. Remember that nothing is 100% when it comes to test results.

Question 4

what is the lowest number of days it is possible after conception, to see a gestational sac with cells attached to the wall,on a sonogram/ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Once betaHCG &gt;1000: Blood levels of betaHCG are better and often more reliable than last menstrual period (LMP) or suspected "conception day" and best correlated with the sonographic findings of current transvaginal ultrasound. Once the betaHCG levels pass 1000mIU/ml, most skilled sonographer may detect a small intrauterine gestational sac , as a first sonographic finding.

Question 5

mammogram & sonogram  found circumscribed, round,
equal-density mass 4x2x3. 6 mos later rescan shows 3x4x1. told low risk/prob benign. 6 mos later it is no longer seen on mammo or ultrasound. can that be possible to miss on both?

Accepted Answer

: If the mammogram and sonogram were done at the same imaging location, certain kinds of breast cysts can resolve spontaneously. The important finding for potential breast cancer is a serious of light calcifications, which do not "disappear", and do require biopsy. It is unlikely that with the former location of the mass "known", that a tech or physician would "miss" this finding.

Question 6

how much ultrasound  training must a perinatologist have in order to be reimbursed for performing and interpreting a fetal sonogram?

Accepted Answer

Training: Any doctor can bill for an ultrasound. All perinatologists are train in doing & reading scan, therefore they can bill, depending on the type they do.

Question 7

i just had sonogram/ultrasound on my pelvic. i don't have a reg ob/gyno, can sombody read my results and please tell me what it means?

Accepted Answer

No...: A good, true interpretation requires reading it with all the background knowledge of the subject, their history, why the test was ordered, and correlating it with findings on an exam. I would assume that the dr. Ordering the test would be the one to give you the results. But will suggest that if the test was done due to specific concerns, it is time to find a primary care doctor to review it with.

Question 8

in my kidney ultrasound the result is normal size of kidneys with bilateral diffuse parenchymal disease,normal sonogram of the urinary bladder.

Accepted Answer

Not sure: what the question is, but there are numerous potential causes for abnormal appearing kidneys on ultrasound.  Best to speak with your doctor about the results.  The results have to be interpreted in the context of your entire clinical picture, the appearance on ultrasound is entirely nonspecific.

Question 9

i had two ultrasounds of my lower extremities and the arterial vascular sonogram stated this. " hemodynamically significant stenosis " what does this mean? i'm worried?

Accepted Answer

: It means that artery is partially blocked with possibly impaired circulation. You need to see vascular surgeon for a complete evaluation.

Question 10

can larger macrocalcifications be seen on a female breast ultrasound/sonogram? i know that ultrasound doesn't typically see microcalcifications?

Accepted Answer

: A breast ultrasound cannot show calcifications. A suspicious area on an ultrasound could however correlate with areas of calcification seen on mammogram.

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Is there any difference between a sonogram and an ultrasound? is there any difference between a sonogram and an ultrasound? i've heard gfs refer to both things. are they the same or different procedures?

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How early will a sonogram ultrasound detect a heartbeat?

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How do doctors get the sex wrong on a sonogram / ultrasound?

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What is the lowest number of days it is possible after conception, to see a gestational sac with cells attached to the wall,on a sonogram/ultrasound?

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Mammogram & sonogram found circumscribed, round, equal-density mass 4x2x3. 6 mos later rescan shows 3x4x1. told low risk/prob benign. 6 mos later it is no longer seen on mammo or ultrasound. can that be possible to miss on both?

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How much ultrasound training must a perinatologist have in order to be reimbursed for performing and interpreting a fetal sonogram?

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I just had sonogram/ultrasound on my pelvic. i don't have a reg ob/gyno, can sombody read my results and please tell me what it means?

A member asked:

In my kidney ultrasound the result is normal size of kidneys with bilateral diffuse parenchymal disease,normal sonogram of the urinary bladder.

A member asked:

I had two ultrasounds of my lower extremities and the arterial vascular sonogram stated this. " hemodynamically significant stenosis " what does this mean? i'm worried?

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Can larger macrocalcifications be seen on a female breast ultrasound/sonogram? i know that ultrasound doesn't typically see microcalcifications?

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