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Is It Necessary To Do Ultra Sound?
My grandson has been diagnosed with Typhoid second stage. The doc has asked for an ultra sound. Is it necessary?
Fri, 22 Jul 2011
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thanks for the query
yes,ultrasound is helpful in this condition
it can detect splenomegaly, Bowel wall thickening , mesenteric lymphadenopathy , hepatomegaly with normal parenchymal echoteture , thickened gall bladder , biliary sludge etc
so go for the usg scan
wish you a good day and take care
welcome to hcm
thanks for the query
yes,ultrasound is helpful in this condition
it can detect splenomegaly, Bowel wall thickening , mesenteric lymphadenopathy , hepatomegaly with normal parenchymal echoteture , thickened gall bladder , biliary sludge etc
so go for the usg scan
wish you a good day and take care
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