Eduardo Negrão

Eduardo Negrão, MD, is a radiologist who performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for children from birth through adulthood at UMC Porto. His professional focus includes general, pelvic, and musculoskeletal radiology.

Dr. Negrão earned his medical degree at the University of Coimbra and completed specialty training in radiology at Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João. His advanced training included pelvic radiology at Hospital da Luz Lisboa and musculoskeletal radiology at Sint Maartenskliniek in the Netherlands.

Dr. Negrão practices radiology in Porto and is a member of Portuguese and European professional societies. Portuguese Medical Association professional license: 57485.

Ultrasound for Children and Adults

Dr. Negrão performs examinations for newborns, children, adolescents, and adults. Appointments are booked for a specific type of ultrasound based on the body region and the patient’s age.

Important limitation for infants: Dr. Negrão does not perform transfontanelle neonatal cranial ultrasound or infant hip ultrasound. These two examinations must be scheduled with a professional who provides the appropriate pediatric ultrasound service.

Abdominal and Urinary Tract Ultrasound

• abdominal ultrasound — evaluation of the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas, spleen, and other structures accessible by ultrasound;
• renal and adrenal ultrasound;
• urinary bladder ultrasound;
• pre- and post-void bladder ultrasound to assess post-void residual urine;
• suprapubic prostate ultrasound.

Pelvic Ultrasound

• transvaginal pelvic ultrasound;
• transabdominal suprapubic pelvic ultrasound;
• combined pelvic ultrasound — suprapubic and transvaginal examinations.

Pelvic ultrasound may be used to evaluate the uterus, endometrium, ovaries, and other pelvic structures. The most appropriate approach depends on the patient’s age, indication, and clinical circumstances.

Scrotal Ultrasound and Doppler

• scrotal ultrasound;
• scrotal ultrasound with Doppler to evaluate anatomy and blood flow.

These examinations may be ordered for pain, swelling, asymmetry, a palpable abnormality, trauma, varicocele, or another symptom or clinical question.

Musculoskeletal, Joint, and Peripheral Nerve Ultrasound

• musculoskeletal ultrasound of one region;
• ultrasound of one joint;
• ultrasound of two paired joints;
• ultrasound of one peripheral nerve.

Ultrasound may be used to assess joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles, periarticular soft tissues, and accessible portions of peripheral nerves in patients with pain, swelling, restricted motion, trauma, or suspected inflammatory or degenerative changes.

Soft-Tissue and Lymph Node Ultrasound

Dr. Negrão performs soft-tissue and lymph node ultrasound of one anatomic region. This study may be ordered for a lump, swelling, focal pain, enlarged lymph nodes, or a suspected cyst, lipoma, hernia, or other superficial abnormality.

Thyroid, Neck, and Salivary Gland Ultrasound

• thyroid ultrasound;
• soft-tissue ultrasound of the neck;
• salivary gland ultrasound.

These studies assess the size, structure, and identified abnormalities of the relevant organs and tissues. Ultrasound findings should be interpreted by the referring clinician together with symptoms, physical examination, and laboratory results.

Chest Ultrasound

Dr. Negrão performs ultrasound of the chest wall and pleural space. This is not an echocardiogram and does not replace a chest X-ray or computed tomography when either is indicated.

Breast Ultrasound

Dr. Negrão performs bilateral breast ultrasound. It may be used to evaluate breast pain, a palpable lump, nipple discharge, or a finding detected on physical examination or another imaging study.

The choice among ultrasound, mammography, and other tests depends on the patient’s age, symptoms, and referring clinician’s recommendation. Breast ultrasound does not always replace mammography.

What to Expect During an Ultrasound Examination

Before the examination, the radiologist reviews the clinical question, referral, and prior results when available. Gel is applied to the area of interest, and the physician acquires images with an ultrasound transducer. A specialized internal transducer is used for transvaginal ultrasound, with appropriate hygiene and privacy measures.

Ultrasound does not use ionizing radiation. The scope of the examination is determined by the booked service and the clinical indication.

Referral and Preparation

Patients are encouraged to bring a referral because it helps the radiologist understand the clinical question and select the appropriate protocol. Prior reports and images of the same area are also useful.

Preparation varies by examination. Some abdominal studies may require fasting, while bladder, suprapubic prostate, and suprapubic pelvic ultrasound may require a full bladder. Please obtain the exact instructions when booking, because preparation depends on the ordered examination and the patient’s age.

Ultrasound Report

The radiologist prepares a medical report based on the examination. Ultrasound addresses a diagnostic question but does not replace a specialist consultation, a final clinical diagnosis, or treatment planning. Patients should review the report with the referring physician or the appropriate specialist.

Separate Diagnostic Service

Each ultrasound examination is a separate diagnostic service and is billed separately. If more than one body region or a combined examination is needed, please specify this when booking. The clinic’s administrative team will confirm whether the studies can be completed during one visit, what is included, and the applicable fees.

Education and Professional Experience

• Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra — 2008–2014;
• general medical internship, Centro Hospitalar do Porto — 2016;
• specialty training in Radiology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João — 2017–2022;
• advanced training in pelvic radiology, Hospital da Luz Lisboa — 2021;
• advanced training in musculoskeletal radiology, Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, the Netherlands — 2022;
• hospital radiologist, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João — since 2022;
• radiologist, Clínica Central da Areosa — since 2021;
• radiologist, Unilabs Porto, Casa de Saúde da Boavista.

Professional Interests

• general radiology;
• musculoskeletal radiology;
• pelvic radiology;
• diagnostic ultrasound;
• interventional radiology, including fine-needle aspiration cytology of thyroid nodules and superficial lymph nodes.

Interventional procedures are listed as a professional area of interest. Their availability at UMC must be confirmed separately; they are not automatically included in a diagnostic ultrasound appointment.

Professional Memberships

• Portuguese Society of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine — SPRMN;
• European Society of Radiology — ESR;
• European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology — ESGAR;
• European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology — ESSR.

When to Seek Urgent Care

Seek emergency care or call 112 for sudden severe pain, major trauma, acute scrotal pain or swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, major bleeding, or rapidly worsening symptoms. A scheduled ultrasound appointment is not a substitute for emergency medical care.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does Dr. Negrão perform ultrasound examinations for children?

Yes. He performs the listed ultrasound examinations for children from birth and for adults. Please provide the child’s age and the requested examination when booking.

2. Which infant ultrasound examinations does he not perform?

Dr. Negrão does not perform transfontanelle neonatal cranial ultrasound or infant hip ultrasound. These studies require a different provider.

3. Can several body regions be examined during one visit?

This may be possible when arranged in advance. Each body region or combined study is booked and billed as a separate service.

4. How should I prepare for my ultrasound?

Preparation depends on the examination. The clinic will tell you when booking whether you need to fast, arrive with a full bladder, or follow other instructions.

5. Does the radiologist prescribe treatment after the ultrasound?

Ultrasound is a diagnostic examination. The radiologist documents the imaging findings and issues a report; the referring or treating clinician determines the final diagnosis and treatment using all available clinical information.