why to do Abdominun And Pelves in men and women.
why to do Abdominun And Pelves in men and women.
An Ultrasonography (USG) of the Abdomen and Pelvis provides a complete visual evaluation of the digestive, urinary, vascular, and reproductive systems. While shared abdominal organs are assessed similarly in both sexes, pelvic sonography focuses on distinct anatomical structures in men and women.
Gastrointestinal & Biliary Health: Detects fatty liver, liver cirrhosis, gallstones (cholelithiasis), gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis), pancreatic lesions, and appendicitis.
Renal & Urinary Tract Evaluation: Identifies kidney stones, renal cysts, tumors, hydronephrosis (swelling due to fluid backup), and urinary bladder infections or wall thickening.
Vascular Screening: Checks the abdominal aorta for aneurysms (dilated blood vessels) or atherosclerotic plaque buildup.
Unexplained Symptoms: Diagnoses persistent abdominal pain, bloating, unexplained weight loss, jaundice, or palpable masses.
Key Gender-Specific Differences
| System / Feature | Women | Men |
| Primary Organs Examined | Uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, bladder. | Prostate gland, seminal vesicles, bladder. |
| Gynecological / Urological | Identifies uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and endometriosis. | Detects Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), prostate enlargement, and prostatitis. |
| Urinary Retention | Assesses post-void residual urine caused by pelvic organ prolapse or neurogenic bladder. | Measures post-void residual urine caused by urethral obstruction from an enlarged prostate. |
| Reproductive & Fertility | Evaluates causes of infertility, ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and abnormal bleeding. | Checks for causes of erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction linked to prostate/vesicle abnormalities. |
| Oncology Screening | Screens for endometrial, ovarian, or cervical masses. | Screens for prostate nodules and bladder baseline structural changes. |