{"id":12003,"date":"2020-10-12T14:46:56","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T06:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/?page_id=12003"},"modified":"2026-04-26T20:38:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T12:38:05","slug":"ultrasound","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/en\/screening-and-diagnosis\/ultrasound\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultrasound"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"scroll-section-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\"><strong>You can find these in this article:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\"><a href=\"#section-A\">Ultrasound Principle<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\"><a href=\"#section-B\">Ultrasound Uses<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\"><a href=\"#section-C\">Ultrasound Safety<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\"><a href=\"#section-D\">Patient safety tips prior to the examination<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\"><a href=\"#section-E\">Diagnosis of Cancer &#8211; Imaging Tests<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=&#8221;page-margin-top&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"services-list single\"><div class=\"service-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-480x320.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium-thumb size-medium-thumb lazyload\" alt=\"\u8d85\u8072\u6ce2\u6aa2\u67e5\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-670x446.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-285x190.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-480x320.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium-thumb size-medium-thumb lazyload\" alt=\"\u8d85\u8072\u6ce2\u6aa2\u67e5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-670x446.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC02212-1-285x190.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/noscript><div class=\"service-details\"><h4>Ultrasound<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;padding-left-30&#8243; el_id=&#8221;section-A&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Can be used to examine blood flow&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:18|text_align:center|color:%235e3327|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Ultrasound Principle&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%235e3327|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#ffa800&#8243; el_class=&#8221;separator-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of inside organs. Prior to the examination, a special lubricating jelly, which helps transmit sound wave, is applied on the skin surface. When the transducer sends high-frequency sound waves through the body, the waves echo as an internal structure is reached and these echoes are subsequently reflected back to form images. Depending on the area being examined, the differences in echo time and intensity give rise to a unique image.<\/p>\n<p>The ultrasound image is white or grey depending on the intensity of the reflection. Unlike other imaging modalities, ultrasound does not detect tissue density but rather the reflection of sound. Water, such as in cystic lesions, hardly reflects echoes and thus appear black on an ultrasound image. Conversely, highly dense tissues, such as bone or stones, readily reflect echoes and thus appear bright white on an ultrasound.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, as ultrasound produces real-time images, it can be used to examine blood flow. Coupled with the advantage of being radiation-free, it is widely used in pregnancy women for assessing fetal heart rate or detecting the location of placenta.<\/p>\n<p>However, as Ultrasound does not travel well through air or bone, it might not be effective at imaging bony structures or hollow organs, such as the stomach and intestines. Should there be any concerns, patients may seek advice from doctors for the most effective imaging option.<\/p>\n<p>Below is the information regarding the uses, safety issues, concerns of undergoing an Ultrasound examination and its advantages and limitations in comparison with other types of imaging modalities.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested, please reach out to one of our staff members for an appointment.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"whatsapp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85230015994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i> <b>WhatsApp Contact Us<\/b><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full-width&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;page-margin-top-section&#8221; el_class=&#8221;flex-box&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1539766293556{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1536849658368{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;padding-bottom-128 column-limited&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;padding-right-100&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_id=&#8221;section-B&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Ultrasound Uses&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%235e3327|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#ffa800&#8243; el_class=&#8221;separator-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obstetric examination<\/li>\n<li>Diagnosing gallbladder diseases<\/li>\n<li>Assessing blood flow<\/li>\n<li>Localizing the site for biopsy<\/li>\n<li>Detecting breast tumour<\/li>\n<li>Examining thyroid<\/li>\n<li>Examining reproductive organs and prostate<\/li>\n<li>Examining inflammatory joint diseases<\/li>\n<li>Diagnosing degenerative bone diseases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1540466200596{background-image: url(http:\/\/quanticalabs.com\/wptest\/medicenter-new\/files\/2018\/10\/placeholder.jpg?id=3750) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11972&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large-thumb&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;padding-top-89&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1598581786593{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_id=&#8221;section-C&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Ultrasound Safety&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%235e3327|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#ffa800&#8243; el_class=&#8221;separator-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid padding-top-89 vc_custom_1598581786593 vc_row-has-fill\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Ultrasound is by far the safest diagnostic examination without any known risks. Rarely do patients experience mild discomfort when the transducer is applied. Should you experience it, please inform our healthcare professionals immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid padding-top-89 vc_custom_1603858858311 vc_row-has-fill\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full-width mc-parallax&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;page-margin-top-section&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; parallax_image=&#8221;11657&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1598530031123{background: #ffffff url(https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_742359706.jpg) !important;<br \/>\nbackground-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size:cover;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;padding-top-89 padding-bottom-100&#8243;][vc_column el_id=&#8221;section-D&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Patient safety tips prior to the examination&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; el_class=&#8221;separator-margin&#8221;][vc_row_inner top_margin=&#8221;page-margin-top-section&#8221; el_class=&#8221;flex-box&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"info-box\"><h3>\u98f2\u98df<\/h3><p>Food and water intake is not allowed for at least 6 hours for some examinations whereas sufficient amount of water is needed for examination of uterus and ovaries to allow a full urinary bladder for visualization.<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"info-box\"><h3>\u96a8\u8eab\u7269\u4ef6<\/h3><p>Patients might be asked to change into a gown before the procedure and are reminded to remove all unnecessary objects such as jewelry (earrings, rings, body piercings), personal valuables, electron devices.<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;white align-center large&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Should there be any issues, radiographers are there to provide as much assistance as possible.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;padding-top-89&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1598581786593{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_id=&#8221;section-E&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Diagnosis of Cancer&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:center|color:%235e3327|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Imaging Tests&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%235e3327|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#ffa800&#8243; el_class=&#8221;separator-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]Common tests for diagnosing cancer includes blood test, urine test, imaging test, biopsy and genetic test. Apart from diagnosing cancer, these investigations can also localise the primary site, differentiate the specific cancer cell type, perform cancer staging, identify whether there is metastasis, formulate treatment plan, monitor disease progression and detect recurrence. Below is the information regarding different tests.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested, please reach out to one of our staff members for an appointment.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"whatsapp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85230015994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i> <b>WhatsApp Contact Us<\/b><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;inner-box-wrapper&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599729873427{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11793&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large-thumb&#8221;][vc_empty_space]<h3 class=\"box-header large align-center\">Ultrasound<\/h3>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603858120637{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Applications\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Localize the site of primary cancer<\/li>\n<li>Guide biopsy<\/li>\n<li>Detect pathological change of tissues and vascular flow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Strengths\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No radiation is involved<\/li>\n<li>Short examination time<\/li>\n<li>Real-time monitoring of change is allowed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Limitations\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Low penetration power to deep tissues<\/li>\n<li>Low spatial resolution<\/li>\n<li>Operator-dependent result<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;inner-box-wrapper&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599729879231{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11796&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large-thumb&#8221;][vc_empty_space]<h3 class=\"box-header large align-center\">CT<\/h3>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603858395099{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Applications\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Localize the site of primary cancer<\/li>\n<li>Detect pathological change of tissues<\/li>\n<li>Guide biopsy<\/li>\n<li>Allow cancer staging<\/li>\n<li>Formulate treatment plan<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate treatment effectiveness<\/li>\n<li>Detect recurrence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Strengths\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Short examination time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Limitations\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Radiation is unavoidable<\/li>\n<li>Relatively low spatial resolution for soft tissue structures such as muscle and nerve<\/li>\n<li>Risk of contrast allergy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Learn More&#8221; color=&#8221;warning&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hkioc.com.hk%2Fen%2Fscreening-and-diagnosis%2Fcomputed-tomography%2F||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;inner-box-wrapper&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599729899093{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11799&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large-thumb&#8221;][vc_empty_space]<h3 class=\"box-header large align-center\">PET-CT<\/h3>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603858591579{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Applications\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Localize the site of primary cancer<\/li>\n<li>Detect pathological change of tissues<\/li>\n<li>Guide biopsy<\/li>\n<li>Allow cancer staging<\/li>\n<li>Predict prognosis<\/li>\n<li>Formulate treatment plan<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate treatment effectiveness<\/li>\n<li>Detect metastasis or recurrence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Strengths\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High sensitivity in picking up cancer at early stage<\/li>\n<li>High accuracy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Limitations\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Radiation is unavoidable<\/li>\n<li>Injection of radiotracers is needed<\/li>\n<li>Might not be suitable for diabetic patients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Learn More&#8221; color=&#8221;warning&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hkioc.com.hk%2Fen%2Fscreening-and-diagnosis%2Fpositron-emission-tomography-pet-ct%2F|title:PET-CT|target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;inner-box-wrapper&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599729909899{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11802&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large-thumb&#8221;][vc_empty_space]<h3 class=\"box-header large align-center\">MRI<\/h3>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603859114372{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Applications\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Localize the site of primary cancer<\/li>\n<li>Detect pathological change of tissues<\/li>\n<li>Differentiate benign tumor from malignant cancer<\/li>\n<li>Formulate treatment plan (i.e. localisation for surgical planning or radiation therapy)<\/li>\n<li>Monitor treatment progress<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate treatment effectiveness<\/li>\n<li>Detect recurrence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Strengths\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No radiation is involved<\/li>\n<li>Better image resolution for soft tissue structures such as muscle and nerve<\/li>\n<li>Multi-planar 2D and 3D images are available<\/li>\n<li>Contrast allergy is rare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Limitations\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Metallic object is contraindicated in a MRI suite<\/li>\n<li>Risk of claustrophobia<\/li>\n<li>Long examination time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Learn More&#8221; 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