The specific instructions that you would receive before your pancreatic ultrasound will depend on whether you are having an abdominal pancreatic ultrasound or an endoscopic pancreatic ultrasound.

Thyroid nodules are usually discovered during a totally unrelated test. Sometimes the nodule has grown large enough for it to be seen or felt by hand by a healthcare provider. Other times, it's found ...

Objective: Conventional fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) for cystic thyroid nodules (CTNs) has a high rate of nondiagnostic and false-negative results. Ultrasound-guided FNAB (UG-FNAB ...

ASGE recommends endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) over percutaneous (through the skin) methods for more precise, effective pain control. For You: If pain remains despite standard methods, an EUS-guided ...

Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) causes cellular damage and alters thyroid gland function by humoral and cell-mediated mechanisms. Cellular damage occurs when sensitized T-lymphocytes and/or ...

Comorbidity status is important to assess before performing EUS-guided pancreatic fluid collection. In-hospital mortality after endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided pancreatic fluid collection (PFC) ...

Oct. 31, 2024 — Researchers have developed a compact, wearable ultrasound device that monitors muscle activity. Attachable to the skin with an adhesive and powered by a small battery ...

They may do some tests to confirm the diagnosis, including: Blood tests for your thyroid hormone and antibody levels Imaging tests of your eyes with ultrasound, CT, or MRI scan In addition ...

Long before you check into the hospital, you need all the facts about endoscopic surgery. Here are eight questions to ask your doctor.