Normal vs. Abnormal Kidney Ultrasound: How to Read Your Report Reviewed by the Fairbanks Ultrasound imaging team · Updated October 2026 A normal kidney ultrasound shows two kidneys about 10 to 12 cm long, close in size, with smooth outlines,…
Can an Ultrasound Detect Kidney Damage or Kidney Failure? Reviewed by the Fairbanks Ultrasound imaging team · Updated October 2026 A kidney ultrasound can show signs of kidney damage, such as kidneys that are smaller than normal, thin or unusually…
Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound: How AAA Screening Works Reviewed by the Fairbanks Ultrasound imaging team · Updated October 2026 An abdominal aorta ultrasound is a quick, painless scan that measures the width of the aorta, the body’s largest artery, to check…
Pancreas and Spleen Ultrasound: What an Abdominal Ultrasound Can Show Reviewed by the Fairbanks Ultrasound imaging team · Updated October 2026 A pancreas and spleen ultrasound uses sound waves to check the size, shape, and texture of two organs in…
On ultrasound, fatty liver makes the liver look brighter than normal, usually brighter than the right kidney. Radiologists grade it as mild (grade 1), moderate (grade 2), or severe (grade 3) based on how bright the liver looks and how…
A normal liver ultrasound shows a liver of normal size with smooth edges and an even, uniform texture. An abnormal result usually means the liver looks brighter, rougher, or larger than expected, or that a spot such as a cyst…
An appendix ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging exam used to help evaluate the appendix when appendicitis is suspected. It’s often used as a first-line imaging option — especially for children, pregnant patients, and anyone who should avoid radiation exposure —…
MRI and ultrasound are both painless, non-invasive ways to see inside the body, but they work in fundamentally different ways and are suited to different situations. Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images almost instantly, while MRI uses…
After completing an ultrasound exam, many patients naturally want to know when they will receive their results. Waiting for diagnostic information can feel stressful, especially when the imaging was ordered to evaluate symptoms or monitor a health concern. Understanding how…
After completing an ultrasound exam, many patients naturally want to know when they will receive their results. Waiting for diagnostic information can feel stressful, especially when the imaging was ordered to evaluate symptoms or monitor a health concern. Understanding how…
