Neck ultrasound

A neck ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create detailed images of the structures within the neck, including glands, blood vessels, lymph nodes, and tissues. It helps doctors evaluate lumps, swelling, or abnormalities, and can guide procedures like biopsies. The procedure is non-invasive, painless, and typically takes about 15-30 minutes. During the ultrasound, a technician moves a small handheld device called a probe over the neck surface, which sends sound waves into the tissues and records the echoes to produce real-time images on a screen for assessment.