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1 Check the size, shape, and position of the liver. 2  An ultrasound may be done to evaluate jaundice and other problems of the liver, including liver masses, cirrhosis, fat deposits in the liver (called fatty liver), or abnormal liver function tests. Also, these tests may be done if the abdominal ultrasound is normal but abdominal pain persists. 2  Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body. 3  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Abdomen. 4  A pelvic ultrasound will be used to produce a picture of the lower abdominal (pelvic) organs and other structures inside the pelvis.
Abdominal Ultrasound. Guide. An abdominal ultrasound takes pictures of the organs and other structures in your upper belly. It uses sound waves to show images on a screen. Areas that can be checked include the: 1  Abdominal aorta. 2  This large blood vessel passes down the back of the chest and belly.3  It supplies blood to the lower part of the body and the legs.4  Liver.t uses sound waves to show images on a screen. Areas that can be checked include the: 1  Abdominal aorta. 2  This large blood vessel passes down the back of the chest and belly.