Subcutaneous Ultrasound – Accurate and Painless Diagnosis

When to decide on a subcutaneous ultrasound?

• Unusual lumps or skin changes: If you notice new lumps or changes, it is advisable to have a subcutaneous ultrasound. The examination determines whether the changes are benign, such as lipomas (fatty lumps), or something more serious.
• Pain or discomfort: If subcutaneous changes cause pain or discomfort, ultrasound is useful for quickly identifying the cause and enables effective further measures and treatment.
• Early detection of problems: Regular check-ups are key to timely detection of changes that could become more serious. An examination can prevent potential complications and allow early action if necessary.

What can you discover with the examination?

Ultrasound of subcutaneous lumps is an extremely accurate and non-invasive method that helps you determine the nature of changes under the skin. With this examination you can discover:

• Benign formations: Lipomas (fatty lumps), atheromas (blocked sebaceous glands) and other harmless formations are often discovered with ultrasound. Such changes usually do not require special treatment, but it is always good to monitor them.
• Inflammations and infections: Ultrasound can detect inflammations and possible infections under the skin, allowing you timely treatment and prevention of larger problems.
• Subcutaneous tumours: In some cases, ultrasound helps identify more serious changes, such as tumours that need further evaluation.

What does ultrasound rule out?

While ultrasound helps detect numerous changes, it can also rule out:

• Benign changes such as fatty cysts or lipomas that are not dangerous and do not need treatment.
• Simple inflammations that can resolve without special medical interventions.

Why choose ultrasound?

Although MRI has its invaluable role in examining deeper or more complex body structures, ultrasound is often more accurate and more suitable for diagnosing superficial subcutaneous changes such as lipomas, cysts and other benign formations.

For a fast, accurate and safe diagnosis of subcutaneous changes, ultrasound is often the best choice. Ultrasound is a painless, fast and extremely accurate procedure. The procedure is simple and does not require long waiting, which means you can act quickly if necessary.

For more information about our soft tissue ultrasound examinations, visit the soft tissue ultrasound page.