Lower abdominal ultrasound is to visualize and assess the pelvis for disorders such as uterine mass, tumor, cancer, cyst, and fibroids. This procedure can also be useful in evaluating ovulation and fallopian tube function related to fertility issues.
Potential diagnosis:
Normal findings include normal size, position, location, and structure of pelvic organs (e.g., uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, vagina); IUD properly positioned within the uterine cavity. Abnormal findings related to abscess, adnexal torsion, appendicitis, endometrioma, fibroids (leiomyoma), infection, nonovarian cyst, ovarian cysts, ovarian tumor, peritonitis, PID, uterine tumor or adnexal tumor.
