An ultrasound scan is used to show if cancer is present and how large it is. Ultrasound can't always find small tumors, so additional tests may be required. Ultrasound scans with a full bladder are mandatory to see all findings.
One of the basic abdominal organs that are assessed during transabdominal ultrasound examination is the urinary bladder. The bladder must be filled with urine. This is a prerequisite for a reliable assessment and, at the same time, an acoustic window in examining adjacent structures and organs, for instance, the prostate gland and female genital organs. Sonography enables detection of 95% of exophytic lesions within the urinary bladder with the diameter exceeding 5 mm. Mostly, it is carcinoma of the urinary bladder. Due to its malignant character and the need for aggressive surgical treatment, a correct diagnosis of this disease is essential for patients. As the lack of adequate treatment and delayed treatment considerably affect prognosis.
Bladder ultrasound can show how much urine the bladder holds when it's full and whether someone completely empties the bladder when urinating. Bladder ultrasound is often done along with an ultrasound of the kidneys.
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