Endometriosis occurs when tissue that lines the uterus (womb) grows elsewhere, usually on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the area behind your uterus. This tissue can also grow on the bladder, bowel ...

A type of ultrasound scan can detect cancer tissue left behind after a brain tumor is removed more sensitively than surgeons, and could improve the outcome from operations, a new study suggests. The ...

Medical test results can be hard to understand. If an ultrasound finds a hypoechoic mass, you may have wondered what that means.‌ A hypoechoic mass looks dark gray on an ultrasound. That means the ...

Ultrasound works by sending sound waves through the body. Doctors can recommend ultrasound therapy to treat pain. It may work best alongside other treatments. Many people know ultrasound as an imaging ...

What Is a Liver Ultrasound? A liver ultrasound is a type of abdominal ultrasound, an imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures in your abdomen, ...

Pancreatic cancer can be difficult to detect. Symptoms often don’t show until later stages, and there aren’t standard screening tests for this type of cancer. Abdominal and endoscopic ultrasounds are ...

Your doctor may recommend a liver ultrasound to check for signs of liver disease, and knowing what to expect can help put you at ease. A liver ultrasound is one of a few tests your doctor can order if ...