Sonographer performing neck, thyroid Ultrasound

Sep 29, 2023

David Bishop, BsC, MIMI, AHCS

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London, Hampstead, UK

Public Relations photograph of a Sonographer performing an Ultrasound of the neck and thyroid. Ultrasound uses sound waves emitted by the transducer to produce a detailed picture of the Thyroid and surrounding tissues / structures to investigate / help diagnose tumours, cysts or goiters of the thyroid.

Purpose
This image represented one of a series showing The Diagnostic Imaging Service at the Royal Free Hospital. The images have been used for patient information and staff recruitment.

Equipment
Technique: PR photograph taken using two speedlight flashguns during clinical procedure with exposure adjusted to accommodate sc