Ultrasound is a diagnostic method that allows the exploration of a wide variety of tissues and organs in a fast and accessible way, which is why it has become one of the most requested studies today.

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Among its advantages are the following:

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• The patient is not exposed to radiation and has no adverse effect from the application of this method.

• Ultrasound scanning is non-invasive (no needles or injections).

• Occasionally, an ultrasound exam may be temporarily uncomfortable, but it shouldn't be painful.

• Ultrasound is widely available, easy to use, and less expensive than other imaging methods.

• Ultrasound scanning provides a clear image of soft tissues that do not show up well on X-ray images.

• Ultrasound is the imaging modality of choice for the diagnosis and management of pregnant women and unborn babies.

• Ultrasound provides a real-time image (studies structures in motion), making it a good tool to guide minimally invasive procedures such as aspiration biopsies.