National Pathology

The Radiology

The Radiology Unit

The Radiology Unit houses is five departments. We endeavor to make specialized diagnostic imaging services affordable and easily accessible to the Zimbabwean population. Our highly competent team of Radiographers and Radiologists is fully equipped to analyse medical images, diagnose and monitor diseases, interpret test results, and communicate findings to other healthcare professionals. We can also perform interventional procedures using imaging guidance, such as biopsies or drain placements. At MSUNPRDC we are committed to providing accurate interpretations and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care for the Zimbabwean population and beyond.

1. Abdominal ultrasonography

Abdominal ultrasonography is a form of medical ultrasonography to visualise abdominal anatomical structures. It uses transmission and reflection of ultrasound waves to visualise internal organs through the abdominal wall.

2. Transvaginal ultrasound

Vaginal ultrasonography is a medical ultrasonography that applies an ultrasound transducer in the vagina to visualize organs within the pelvic cavity. It is also called transvaginal ultrasonography because the ultrasound waves go across the vaginal wall to study tissues beyond it.

3. Obstetric ultrasonography

Obstetric ultrasonography, or prenatal ultrasound, is the use of medical ultrasonography in pregnancy, in which sound waves are used to create real-time visual images of the developing embryo or fetus in the uterus.

4. Endoscopic ultrasound

Endoscopic ultrasound or echo-endoscopy is a medical procedure in which endoscopy is combined with ultrasound to obtain images of the internal organs in the chest, abdomen and colon. It can be used to visualize the walls of these organs, or to look at adjacent structures.

5. Breast ultrasound

Breast ultrasound is a medical imaging technique that uses medical ultrasonography to perform imaging of the breast. It can be performed for either diagnostic or screening purposes and can be used with or without a mammogram.

6. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Can be defined as the use of diagnostic ultrasound with the intent to view structures of the musculoskeletal system.

7. Transrectal ultrasonography

Transrectal ultrasonography, or TRUS in short, is a method of creating an image of organs in the pelvis, most commonly used to perform an ultrasound-guided needle biopsy evaluation of the prostate gland in men with elevated prostate-specific antigen or prostatic nodules on digital rectal exam.

8. Abdomen Ultrasound

The abdomen is the part of the body between the thorax and pelvis, in humans and in other vertebrates. The abdomen is the front part of the abdominal segment of the torso. The area occupied by the abdomen is called the abdominal cavity.

9. Pelvic Ultrasound

A transvaginal ultrasound is sometimes called a pelvic ultrasound because it evaluates structures inside your pelvis (hip bones).

10. Echocardiogram

An echocardiography, also known as a cardiac echography, is an ultrasound of the heart. It is a type of medical imaging of the heart, using standard ultrasound or Doppler ultrasound. The visual image formed using this technique is called an echocardiogram.

11. Doppler ultrasonography

Doppler ultrasonography is medical ultrasonography that employs the Doppler Effect to perform imaging of the movement of tissues and body fluids, and their relative velocity to the probe.

12. Transesophageal echocardiogram

A transesophageal echocardiogram, or TEE, is an alternative way to perform an echocardiogram. A specialized probe containing an ultrasound transducer at its tip is passed into the patient’s esophagus. This allows image and Doppler evaluation which can be recorded

13. Renal ultrasonography

Renal ultrasonography is the examination of one or both kidneys using medical ultrasound. Ultrasonography of the kidneys is essential in the diagnosis and management of kidney-related diseases. The kidneys are easily examined, and most pathological changes in the kidneys are distinguishable with ultrasound.

Service Offered

  • Obsterics
  • Pelvis
  • KUB+ Prostate
  • Abdomen
  • Thyroid
  • Scrotum
  • Other small parts
  • Unilateral Breast and Axilla
  • Bilateral Breast and Axilla
  • Joints
  • Venous Doppler
  • Arterial and Venous
  • Infant Transfontelle brain

X-rays can be used to examine most areas of the body. They’re mainly used to look at the bones and joints, although they’re sometimes used to detect problems affecting soft tissue, such as internal organs.

  • X-Ray
  • Skull
  • Orbits
  • Facial bones
  • C- Spine
  • T-Spine
  • L/S- Spine
  • Whole Spine
  • Pelvis
  • Both Hips
  • Hip
  • Extremities
  • Shoulder
  • Ankle
  • Other Joints

The MSUNPRDC Radiology Unit is dedicated to diagnosing breast cancer early, sometimes up to three years before it can be felt. Regular mammograms are the best tests possible have to find breast cancer early.

Computed tomography (CT) scans are used to detect bone and joint problems, like complex bone fractures and tumors. We can assess conditions like cancer, heart disease, emphysema, or liver masses. Our CT scan services can spot and help doctors see internal organ malfunctions such as internal injuries and bleeding.

  • Brain
  • Brain with contrast
  • Neck
  • Chest
  • Chest with contrast
  • Abdomen
  • Abdomen with contrast
  • Pelvis
  • Extremities
  • Spine per region

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive imaging technology that produces three dimensional detailed anatomical images. MSUNPRDC

The MRI scan is used to investigate or diagnose conditions that affect soft tissue, such as:

  • Tumours, including cancer.
  • Soft tissue injuries such as damaged ligaments.
  • Joint injury or disease.
  • Spinal injury or disease.
  • Injury or disease of internal organs including the brain, heart and digestive organs.

Services offered

  • BRAIN
  • PITUITARY
  • INTERNAL AUDITORY CANAL (IAC)
  • ORBITS
  • VASCULAR HEAD MRV
  • VASCULAR HEAD MRA
  • SOFT TISSUE NECK
  • VASCULAR NECK
  • CERVICAL SPINE
  • THORACIC SPINE
  • LUMBAR SPINE
  • WHOLE SPINE
  • BONY PELVIS
  • HIP JOINT
  • BRACHIAL PLEXUS
  • CHEST (NON CARDIAC)
  • BREAST
  • VASCULAR THORAX
  • LIVER
  • CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (MRCP)
  • ADRENALS
  • WHOLE ABDOMEN
  • MAGNECTIC RESONANCE UROGRAPHY(MRU)
  • PROSTATE
  • BLADDER
  • UTERUS
  • SHOULDER JOINT
  • KNEE
  • HIP JOINT
  • WRIST
  • ANKLE

 

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