Ultrasound exams are common tools in healthcare, but the terms screening and diagnostic ultrasound often confuse patients. These words might sound like insurance jargon, but they actually describe very different purposes and processes during your ultrasound visit. Knowing the difference can help you understand what your ultrasound is looking for, how your care team approaches the exam, and what to expect afterward. Ultrasound machine displaying fetal image during prenatal s

Discover how ultrasound can give you fast, safe answers about your health. Learn about the types of studies offered at Nataly Imaging Services and how immediate results and real-time guidance make a difference.

Not every lump in your neck is something serious—but it always deserves a clear answer. In this blog, we explain how thyroid and neck ultrasound helps evaluate nodules, swollen glands, and other soft-tissue bumps without radiation or needles. You’ll learn what the sonographer is looking for, what words like “solid,” “cystic,” or “vascular” mean on your report, and when a simple ultrasound is enough versus when your doctor might recommend more testing.

Breast ultrasound and mammograms work together, not against each other. In this blog, we explain why ultrasound doesn’t replace a mammogram, when an ultrasound is recommended (like dense breast tissue, a specific lump, or younger patients), and what actually happens during each type of scan so you know exactly what to expect before your appointment.

Transvaginal vs. abdominal pelvic ultrasound can sound intimidating, but they’re simply two different ways to look at the same area: your uterus, ovaries, and surrounding organs. In this article, we explain why your doctor might choose one over the other, what each probe looks like, how the exam actually feels, and which details each type of scan can see more clearly so you know exactly what to expect before your appointment.