Elastography Ultrasound Scan

• Quick 15-minute scan at Cadabams Diagnostics
• Detects liver fibrosis & organ stiffness without biopsy
• No radiation, no injection, minimal prep—just a short fast

Definition

An Elastography Ultrasound Scan uses high-frequency sound waves to measure how stiff or soft your liver tissue is. Stiffer tissue often means fibrosis or scarring.

Standard Ultrasound vs Elastography

• Ultrasound alone shows shape and size.
• Elastography Ultrasound Scan adds quantitative stiffness values, uncovering early fibrosis invisible on regular scans.

Types of Elastography

• Liver stiffness value (kPa) – main fibrosis marker
• CAP score – grades fat content (steatosis)
• Shear-wave velocity – confirms measurement quality

• Stage fibrosis non-invasively—avoid painful biopsy
• Track treatment success in chronic liver disease
• Guide medication changes early, before damage becomes irreversible

You may benefit if you:

• Have fatty liver disease, hepatitis B/C, or unexplained elevated liver enzymes
• Need monitoring of fibrosis progression or treatment response
• Require pre-surgical liver assessment before transplant or resection

• Instant digital report—no waiting
• Painless and needle-free
• Cost-effective compared to MRI elastography
• Same-day results within 30 minutes

• Liver fibrosis & cirrhosis
• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
• Hepatitis B/C fibrosis staging

• Fast 3–4 hours before your appointment
• Skip caffeine & heavy meals the night before
• Bring previous liver reports (LFT, imaging, biopsy if any) for comparison

• Valid doctor’s prescription
• Recent LFT results (helpful but not mandatory)
• Wear comfortable, loose clothing

• Morning slots make fasting easier
• Early-stage diagnosis right after abnormal blood tests prevents delays

• Adults 18+ with suspected liver disease
• Not recommended during pregnancy (precautionary)
• BMI <40 kg/m² for best accuracy (higher BMIs can still be scanned with a disclaimer)

1. Arrival & Registration – 5 min
2. Consent & History Form – 5 min
3. Scan – 10 min: gel applied, probe on right upper abdomen, gentle still breathing
4. Real-time Review by radiologist
5. Printed & digital report handed over immediately

• Inform staff if you have ascites, pacemaker, or surgical implants in the abdomen
• Avoid carbonated drinks 24 hours prior—gas can blur images

• No radiation risk—safe for repeat scans
• Limitations: Accuracy drops in BMI >40 kg/m² or if you have severe ascites
• May need MRI follow-up if results are borderline or technically limited