ULTRASOUND EXAMINATION OF THE ABDOMEN

ULTRASOUND EXAMINATION OF THE ABDOMEN

CLINICAL DATA:      Follow-up to KUB study, 10 mm nonspecific area of density seen in the right upper quadrant.

FINDINGS:             The study is limited due to the presence of overlying bowel gas.

Abdominal aorta and pancreas were not optimally visualized.  The liver, spleen, and gallbladder are unremarkable.  Common bile duct measures 2 mm.  There is no dilatation of intrahepatic biliary ducts.

The spleen is unremarkable.  There is no focal abnormality.

Right kidney measures 4.3 x 1.7 x 2.2 cm and left kidney measures 4.4 x 1.9 x 2 cm.

IMPRESSION:

1.                   Limited study due to the presence of overlying bowel gas.

2.                   The study is unremarkable.  However, considering the clinical data, clinical correlation and if indicated further evaluation is suggested.

Thank you for the referral.

XXXXXXXXX, M.D.