{"id":"69a236cdefd4f1d91750451c","name":"Abdominal Ultrasound","slug":"abdominal-ultrasound","description":"Structured template for comprehensive abdominal ultrasound examination with grayscale and color Doppler imaging","category":{"modality":"Ultrasound","system":"Body"},"tags":["abdominal ultrasound","grayscale","color doppler","liver","gallbladder","pancreas","spleen","kidneys","vascular"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"Abdominal Ultrasound","aiInstructions":"Use the provided clinical indication to refine the title if more specific imaging focus is mentioned (e.g., 'Right Upper Quadrant Ultrasound' if gallbladder-focused). Otherwise, use 'Abdominal Ultrasound' as the default."},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"If prior imaging studies are mentioned in the report, document the type and date of the prior study. Otherwise, use the default text indicating no prior studies for comparison."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Multiplanar grayscale ultrasonographic images are obtained of the abdomen. Color Doppler images are obtained of regions of interest.","aiInstructions":"Document the imaging technique used, including imaging planes (multiplanar, axial, sagittal, coronal), imaging modes (grayscale, color Doppler, spectral Doppler), and anatomical coverage. Preserve specific technical details from the report."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Comprehensive evaluation of abdominal structures is performed.","aiInstructions":"Provide an overview of the findings before detailing individual structures. Note whether the examination is technically adequate and any limitations.","fields":[{"name":"Liver","defaultText":"The liver is normal in size with homogeneous hepatic parenchyma. No focal abnormalities are identified.","aiInstructions":"Document liver size (normal, enlarged, or shrunken), parenchymal echogenicity (homogeneous or heterogeneous), and presence or absence of focal lesions, masses, or cirrhotic changes. Include any color Doppler findings regarding hepatic vascularity if abnormal."},{"name":"Gallbladder","defaultText":"The gallbladder is normal. No calculi are identified, and the gallbladder wall is normal in thickness. No pericholecystic fluid is seen.","aiInstructions":"Document gallbladder size, wall thickness (normal <3 mm), presence or absence of calculi, echogenicity of bile, and any pericholecystic fluid or signs of cholecystitis."},{"name":"Biliary Ducts","defaultText":"The common bile duct is normal in caliber. There is no intrahepatic biliary ductal dilatation.","aiInstructions":"Document the caliber of the common bile duct (normal <6 mm), intrahepatic bile duct dilatation, and any evidence of obstruction or stone."},{"name":"Pancreas","defaultText":"The pancreas is normal.","aiInstructions":"Document pancreatic size, echogenicity (normal is homogeneous and isoechoic to liver), and presence or absence of focal lesions, ductal dilatation, or signs of pancreatitis."},{"name":"Spleen","defaultText":"The spleen is normal.","aiInstructions":"Document splenic size (normal <12 cm in length), echogenicity, and presence or absence of focal lesions or infarcts. Include color Doppler assessment of splenic vascularity if abnormal."},{"name":"Right Kidney","defaultText":"The right kidney is normal.","aiInstructions":"Document right kidney size in length (normal approximately 10-12 cm), echogenicity of renal parenchyma, corticomedullary differentiation, presence or absence of hydronephrosis, calculi, or focal lesions. Include color Doppler assessment of renal vascularity if abnormal."},{"name":"Left Kidney","defaultText":"The left kidney is normal.","aiInstructions":"Document left kidney size in length (normal approximately 10-12 cm), echogenicity of renal parenchyma, corticomedullary differentiation, presence or absence of hydronephrosis, calculi, or focal lesions. Include color Doppler assessment of renal vascularity if abnormal."},{"name":"Peritoneal Fluid","defaultText":"There is no ascites.","aiInstructions":"Document the presence or absence of free fluid in the peritoneal cavity. If ascites is present, describe its distribution (localized or diffuse) and approximate volume."},{"name":"Inferior Vena Cava","defaultText":"The visualized IVC is normal.","aiInstructions":"Document the caliber and patency of the IVC. Include color Doppler assessment of flow if abnormal. Note any thrombus or significant narrowing."},{"name":"Abdominal Aorta","defaultText":"The visualized abdominal aorta is normal.","aiInstructions":"Document the caliber of the abdominal aorta (normal <3 cm), presence or absence of aneurysmal dilatation, atherosclerotic changes, or thrombus. Include color Doppler assessment of flow if abnormal."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"Normal abdominal sonogram.","aiInstructions":"Synthesize the key findings into a concise clinical impression. State whether the study is normal or abnormal. If abnormalities are present, list them in order of clinical significance. Provide relevant clinical correlations or recommendations for follow-up if indicated."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Abdominal Ultrasound radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/abdominal-ultrasound","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/abdominal-ultrasound","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a236cdefd4f1d91750451c","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/abdominal-ultrasound","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T02:10:06.287Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}