Ultrasound can capture moving images of the pelvic and abdominal regions, breast abnormalities, the male reproductive system, kidney, gallbladder and thyroid systems, and fetal development, to name just a few. When enhanced with the Doppler technique, ultrasound can also capture moving images of the heart and large blood vessels.

For the exam, a conducting gel is applied to the skin and a transducer is used to pass sound waves through the body and capture the echoes. Images are instantly displayed on a monitor and transferred to film for a radiologist to review and interpret. The exam usually takes between 20 and 60 minutes.  

Ultrasound Studies are available at:

Little Company of Mary Outpatient Care Center – Torrance
Little Company of Mary Outpatient Care Center – San Pedro
Little Company of Mary Outpatient Care Center – Beach Cities
Women’s & Children Clinic – Harbor City
Little Company of Mary Hospital – Torrance
Little Company of Mary Hospital – San Pedro