The Ultrasound Services Team is an important part of the diagnostic process at Asheville Women's Medical Center. These experienced technical professionals use high-quality Siemens ultrasound equipment to complete obstetrical, gynecological and breast imaging examinations.

Obstetrical Ultrasound is a very helpful tool assisting your doctor indetermining your baby's position, placental location and growth pattern. A single ultrasound study is usually a regular part of your care, depending on your insurance coverage. Your doctors advise that at least one ultrasound examination be part of your prenatal review. This method is a very useful way to calculate a more accurate due date. There is something captivating for patients and their families to see the new baby through the ultrasound pictures. Seeing your baby turing, kicking, or moving arms and fingers is an unforgettable and reassuring experience.

Gynecological Ultrasound is a non-X ray method to see the soft tissue parts of your pelvis. It is a superior process for viewing fluid-filled cysts in the ovaries. We use ultrasound to measure uterine fibroids (leiomyomata), the thickness of the uterine lining. By using ultrasound and placing fluid in the uterine cavity, we are able to see more clearly inside the uterus to evaluate growths such as polyps or fibroids. The ultrasound technique uses both abdominal and vaginal probes to obtain the diagnostic images.

Breast Ultrasound is a supporting diagnostic method for mammography. We are often able to confirm that a lump in a breast is simply fluid-filled and not a point of clinical worry. Ultrasound does not replace or compete with mammography, but provides additional information to help in making an accurate diagnosis. It can be also be used to guide a diagnostic needle aspiration or core biopsy. This procedure is done in real-time using a generous local anesthetic.

Ultrasound Special Procedures
Genetic Amniocentesis
Sonohysterogram
Ultrasound-directed needle biopsy
Ultrasound-directed ovarian biopsy