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  • Ultrasound scan

    An ultrasound scan, sometimes called a sonogram, is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of part of the inside of the body.

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome - Diagnosis

    A GP or specialist may request an ultrasound scan, which can show if you have a high number of cysts in your ovaries (polycystic ovaries).

  • Fibroids - Diagnosis

    Read about the scans and procedures that can be used to help diagnose fibroids, including an abdominal or transvaginal ultrasound scan, hysteroscopy and laparoscopy.

  • Ectopic pregnancy - Diagnosis

    Read about the tests you might have to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, including a transvaginal ultrasound scan, blood tests and a minor operation.

  • Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease - Diagnosis

    A diagnosis of autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is usually based on a child's symptoms and the results of an ultrasound scan.

  • Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease - Diagnosis

    Find out how autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is diagnosed. Urine tests and specialised blood tests are used, plus an ultrasound scan, CT scan or MRI scan.

  • Hydronephrosis - Diagnosis

    Read about the tests used to diagnose hydronephrosis in adults, children and babies.

  • Amniocentesis - What happens

    Read about what happens during amniocentesis, a procedure that involves removing a small sample of amniotic fluid from the womb so it can be tested in a laboratory.

  • Ultrasound scans in pregnancy

    Find out about ultrasound baby scans, including the dating scan and anomaly scan, to check for anomalies in the baby during pregnancy.

  • Your antenatal appointments

    Find out when you'll have your antenatal appointments in pregnancy, and what to expect at each one, from ultrasound scans to healthy diet advice and facts about screening.