Ultrasound of the vessels of the head and neck is an ultrasound method for studying the speed of blood flow in the vessels supplying the brain. The study allows you to determine the obstruction of blood patency and conduct a more detailed diagnosis. At the Alpha Health Center clinic, ultrasound of the blood vessels of the brain and neck area is performed using a General Electric ultrasound scanner. Patients receive comprehensive medical care. It includes not only examination, but also treatment by specialized specialists with extensive experience.
Our advantages
By contacting the Alfa Health Center clinic for ultrasound diagnostics, patients can appreciate the following benefits:
- Quick examination. Patients undergo ultrasound diagnostics at the appointed time. You will not have to wait long for your turn and return to the clinic again to pick up the examination results. You will receive a transcript of the ultrasound 15 minutes after the procedure.
- Availability of ultrasound diagnostics. Ultrasound is one of the most common and accessible examination methods. Patients receive professional medical services on favorable terms.
- High information content. Specialists use expert-class ultrasound equipment, which makes it possible to obtain maximum reliable information about the speed of blood flow and detect indirect signs of its disturbance. This allows the doctor to suspect the development of a dangerous condition, prescribe advanced diagnostics and, if necessary, adjust treatment tactics.
- No restrictions on the number of procedures. Ultrasound is used as often as the clinical situation requires. Ultrasound is allowed to be used during pregnancy, to examine children from the first days of life.
Indications for the study
Starting from the 1st month after birth, neurosonography is performed on all children several times up to a year, even if there are no complaints. At an older age, the child’s fontanel becomes overgrown with bone tissue, and ultrasound becomes uninformative. Most often, an ultrasound examination of the brain is required in the following cases:
- premature birth, i.e. before the 37th week;
- low birth weight;
- presence of signs of intrauterine hypoxia during the mother’s pregnancy;
- clinical symptoms of pathologies of the nervous system;
- the presence of a genetic predisposition to brain diseases;
- suspicion of inflammation of brain structures and membranes;
- intrauterine infections;
- mental retardation.
NSG of the brain of newborns can be prescribed in case of complicated births and if birth trauma is suspected.
Indications for ultrasound of the vessels of the brain and neck
- Suspicions of stenosis, thrombosis, blockage of a vessel with an atherosclerotic plaque.
- Traumatic brain injuries.
- Dizziness, headaches.
- Assessment of blood flow in the head and neck area after surgery and neurosurgery.
- Pulse asymmetry.
- A sharp decrease in vision.
- Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, curvature of the spinal column in this anatomical zone.
- Suspicion of compression of the vertebral artery, disturbances of blood flow in the vertebrobasilar region.
- Fluctuations in blood pressure values in different arms.
- There is a high risk of developing atherosclerosis and impaired blood flow in the vessels of the head in patients with obesity, hypertension and other concomitant diseases.
- Prevention of stroke with elevated cholesterol levels and signs of atherosclerosis.
Ultrasound examination of the vascular bed of the head and neck region can be used as a screening method. The safety of ultrasound opens up wide opportunities for organizing effective prevention of vascular diseases. The cervical spine is characterized by mobility and a high risk of osteochondrosis. Due to damage to the discs, arteries can become pinched, disrupting the nutrition of brain structures. With the help of vascular ultrasound, it is possible to measure the speed of blood flow and carry out the necessary therapeutic and preventive measures in a timely manner.
Ultrasound in oncology
During an ultrasound examination, you can evaluate the size, location, internal structure, degree of spread, and level of blood flow in the tumor. Ultrasound helps detect small tumors, so it is often used for early diagnosis of tumors while they do not yet show any symptoms. This helps to prescribe effective treatment as early as possible.
In oncology, there is a diagnostic method called puncture biopsy. The doctor inserts a needle into the tumor and obtains a small fragment of it, which is then sent to the laboratory. In order to accurately insert the needle into the right place, a needle biopsy is often performed under ultrasound guidance.
Features of ultrasound examination of the vessels of the brain and neck
The patient is advised to stop taking stimulants—tea, coffee, and alcohol—a few days before the test. If you are taking medications that affect vascular tone, inform your specialist in advance. These tools may lead to unreliable diagnostic results. Ultrasound of the vessels of the neck and brain is performed on an empty stomach. The doctor treats the skin in the area being examined with a special gel. According to indications, a specialist can supplement the study with functional tests. The procedure takes 30–40 minutes. After this, the doctor issues the diagnostic results. You can find out the price of ultrasound of the vessels of the neck and brain from the clinic’s specialists. They will help you choose a convenient time for the study and advise on preparation issues.
Cost of ultrasound examination
- Complex ultrasound Dopplerography of the deep vein system - 4300 rub.
- Transvaginal examination of the pelvic organs (TVUS) - 3100 rub.
- Ultrasound of the bladder with determination of residual urine - 4200 rub.
- Ultrasound of the ureters - 2700 rub.
- Ultrasound of the liver, gall bladder - 3100 rub.
- Ultrasound examination of the pancreas - 3200 rub.
- Ultrasound examination of the pancreas and extrahepatic bile ducts - 3500 rub.
- Ultrasound of the spleen - 2800 rub.
- Ultrasound of the gallbladder with determination of function - 3400 rub.
- Ultrasound of the retroperitoneal space (kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters) - 5800 rub.
- Ultrasound of the abdominal aorta or inferior vena cava - 3900 rub.
- Transabdominal examination of the pelvic organs - 2400 rub.
- Ultrasound of retroperitoneal lymph nodes; para-aortic, paracaval, iliac (both sides) - 5200 rub.
- Ultrasound examination of peripheral lymph nodes (group 1) - 2100 rub.
- Ultrasound of the thyroid gland - 3500 rub.
- Ultrasound of the mammary glands - 5100 rub.
- Ultrasound of one breast - 3300 rub.
- Ultrasound Dopplerography of the veins of the upper extremities (one limb) - 4200 rub.
- Ultrasound Dopplerography of the veins of the lower extremities (one limb) - 5100 rub.
- Ultrasound Dopplerography of the arteries of the upper limbs (one limb) - 4200 rub.
- Ultrasound Dopplerography of the arteries of the lower extremities (one limb) - 5100 rub.
- Duplex scanning of the main arteries and veins of the neck - 8100 rub.
- Transrectal examination of the prostate gland (TRUS of the prostate) - 4700 rub.
- Ultrasound of soft tissues (subcutaneous fat layer, ventral and inguinal hernias) - 2800 rub.
- Ultrasound control for invasive interventions - 5900 rub.
- Ultrasound examination of the pleural cavity, incl. with determination of free liquid level - 4200 rub.
- Ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity (liver, gall bladder, bile ducts, spleen, pancreas), including determination of the level of free fluid - 7,000 rubles.
- Ultrasound examination of the salivary glands - 4800 rub.
- Ultrasound of mediastinal organs and lymph nodes - 2800 rub.
- Ultrasound of joints (for 1 joint) - 4800 rub.
- Doppler ultrasound of retroperitoneal vessels - 3100 rub.
- Transabdominal examination of the prostate gland - 3600 rub.
- Ultrasound of the scrotal organs (testicles, appendages) - 2800 rub.
- Ultrasound of the kidneys, adrenal glands - 3900 rub.
- Ultrasound of the kidney - 2900 rub.
- Ultrasound of the bladder - 3900 rub.
- Ultrasound of the genitourinary system (kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, bladder) - 5200 rub.
- Ultrasound examination of the heart sac with determination of the level of free fluid - 2600 rub.
- Ultrasound examination of the subclavian veins - 1600 rub.
- Determination of the level of free fluid in the abdominal/pleural cavity - 2100 rub.
What can be diagnosed during an ultrasound?
Using an ultrasound of a child’s brain, the presence of the following pathologies can be determined:
- disturbance of the contours of the ventricles (observed with hemorrhages, various tumors, cysts and other brain tumors);
- increased volume of the ventricles (with hydrocephalus, rickets);
- intracranial hemorrhages (often found in premature infants in the first weeks of life);
- ischemia of brain structures (develops as a result of fetal hypoxia, occurs in premature infants and can lead to the death of nerve cells);
- meningitis (inflammation of the pia mater of the brain as a result of intrauterine or acquired infection after birth, with ultrasound signs of thickening or deformation of the choroid);
- encephalitis (inflammation of the brain substance, which can lead to the death of large areas of nerve cells and the formation of cysts);
- aneurysm of vessels supplying blood to the brain (a very dangerous pathology, since when a blood vessel suddenly ruptures, hemorrhage occurs in the medulla, intracranial hematomas are formed with compression of the brain);
- cysts (cavity formations that have a capsule and are filled with liquid contents).
Cysts can be of several types:
Choroid plexus cyst is a relatively common anomaly that develops even before the baby is born. In most cases, the formation resolves on its own and does not require any treatment.
Subependymal cysts are usually a consequence of previous oxygen deprivation of the brain. Such cystic cavities can negatively affect the development of the child, often provoke seizures and can be the cause of epileptic seizures. To monitor the dynamics of the process of NSG of the brain, newborns with this pathology are prescribed several times during the first year.
A cerebrospinal fluid or arachnoid cyst is usually the result of an inflammatory process or traumatic brain injury. It can increase in size and compress neighboring brain structures, which leads to serious neurological disorders. If an arachnoid (cerebrospinal fluid) cyst is present, surgical treatment may be required.
Another serious pathology that can be detected using neurosonography is a tumor. The malignancy and benignity of an intracranial tumor are of relative importance, because in any case the tumor leads to compression (mechanical compression) of the brain and disruption of its functions.
Neurosonography of the brain in Odintsovo and Zvenigorod
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Preparation
No special preparation is required for manipulation. However, it is important for parents to remember: before the newborn undergoes neurosonography, it is advisable to feed the baby. An ultrasound scan can be done while the baby is sleeping. If the doctor has questions about the results of neurosonography, Doppler sonography may be prescribed as an additional examination method. During neurosonography with the study of vascular tone (with Doppler ultrasound), it is necessary to ensure the child’s physical and emotional peace (you can breastfeed, etc.).
