Ultrasound Reports Explained
Abdominal, pelvic, thyroid, obstetric or Doppler ultrasound — get a clear explanation of cysts, nodules, gestational findings, and every measurement.
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What is a ultrasound?
An ultrasound (sonography) uses sound waves — no radiation — to look at soft tissues and blood flow in real time. It's the go-to imaging for pregnancy, gallbladder, kidneys, uterus, ovaries, thyroid, and vascular studies.
Ultrasound reports are full of measurements and terms like 'anechoic', 'hyperechoic', 'well-defined lesion', 'simple cyst', 'complex mass', or 'BI-RADS 3'. Most findings are benign, but the wording can be alarming. A plain-English explanation tells you what actually needs follow-up.
What we explain in your report
The impression / conclusion in plain English
Every measurement (kidney size, gallbladder wall, fibroid size, gestational age, etc.)
Cysts vs. nodules vs. masses — and which are typically benign
Doppler flow findings and what they mean for circulation
Obstetric measurements (BPD, FL, AC, EFW) and gestational-age interpretation
BI-RADS, TI-RADS, and similar scoring systems in everyday language
Common terms you'll see
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Anechoic | Appears black on the scan — usually pure fluid, like a simple cyst. |
| Hyperechoic / Hypoechoic | Brighter / darker than surrounding tissue on the image. |
| Simple cyst | A fluid-filled sac with thin walls — almost always benign. |
| Complex cyst | A cyst with internal structures — usually needs follow-up imaging. |
| BI-RADS | A 0–6 scoring system that ranks how suspicious a breast finding is. |
| TI-RADS | A similar scoring system for thyroid nodules. |
| Doppler | Ultrasound mode that shows blood flow — used for veins, arteries, and organ perfusion. |
Frequently asked questions
My ultrasound found a cyst — is it dangerous?▾
Most cysts, especially 'simple' ones filled with clear fluid, are benign and need no treatment. We explain your cyst's type and whether follow-up is typical.
Can you explain pregnancy ultrasound reports?▾
Yes. Dating scans, anomaly scans, growth scans and Doppler studies are all supported — including EFW, percentile, placenta location, amniotic fluid index, and biophysical profile.
What does BI-RADS 3 mean?▾
BI-RADS 3 means 'probably benign' — under 2% chance of cancer — and short-interval follow-up imaging is usually recommended. We explain each BI-RADS category in your report.
Is a phone photo of the report enough?▾
Yes, as long as the text is readable. PDFs from the sonography center work best.
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