Lump & Bump Scan, Cardiff & South Wales
Self-refer. Consultant-led. Immediate results explained at your appointment.
lump & bump scan
What's included for £260
- ✓Consultant Radiologist scan — results explained immediately
- ✓Written report within 24-48 hours
- ✓Digital scan images
- ✓Onward referral if needed
- ✓No GP referral required
What we look for
If you've found a lump anywhere on your body (excluding breast), ultrasound is the first-line test to characterise it.
Size & depth
Exact dimensions and how deep it sits.
Shape & outline
Smooth or irregular borders.
Internal structure
Solid, cystic, mixed.
Blood flow (Doppler)
Suspicious lumps have abnormal vessels.
Origin tissue
Skin, subcutaneous, muscle, lymph node, vessel.
Lymph nodes nearby
Reactive or suspicious.
Compressibility
How it behaves under probe pressure.
Multiple lumps
Pattern of lumps if multiple.
Reasons to book a lump scan
What an ultrasound can identify
Most lumps are benign (lipoma, cyst, lymph node) but ultrasound rapidly distinguishes worrying features from reassuring ones.
Lipoma
Most common — benign fatty lump, typical ultrasound appearance.
Sebaceous cyst
Skin-tethered cyst with classic appearance.
Lymph nodes
Reactive (infection) vs suspicious (cancer features).
Ganglion cyst
Common around wrist, hand, foot — fluid-filled.
Soft tissue tumour
Sarcomas have suspicious ultrasound features.
Vascular lesions
Haemangiomas, vascular malformations.
If anything looks suspicious, your consultant arranges urgent referral for biopsy or specialist opinion. Note: this scan does not cover breast lumps — please contact a specialist breast clinic.
Preparation
How to prepare
No special preparation. Just arrive ready to show us the lump.
If the lump is in an intimate area, a chaperone of the same sex is always available.
Your appointment, step by step
Arrive
Free parking at Penarth. 5-minute walk from Penarth railway station.
Meet your consultant
Brief chat about your symptoms and history. Ask any questions.
The scan (20-30 mins)
Lie on your back, warm gel applied to your abdomen. Consultant explains findings as they scan.
Immediate results
Your consultant explains the findings as they scan and again at the end — you leave knowing what's going on. Written report follows within 24-48 hours.
Had been waiting ages on the NHS to get a scan… so when I saw this service available on the high street I was surprised. Scan was organised for the same week, totally worth it. Actually got a diagnosis for once. Dr Junaid was very thorough and explained everything.
Transparent, all-inclusive
One simple price for a single-area scan. Combine with other scans in the same appointment for better value.
Worry Lump Ultrasound
- ✓Immediate results explained & written report in 24-48 hrs
- ✓Same-week appointment
- ✓No GP referral required
Bundle with another area
- ✓Two body areas in one appointment
- ✓Common combos available at booking
- ✓Save £160 vs two separate scans
All prices include consultation, scan, written report, digital images and any onward referral if required.
See what an abdomen ultrasound involves
Our patient information video walks you through how to prepare, what happens during the scan and what to expect afterwards. About 2 minutes long.
The playlist includes videos for Abdomen, Pelvis, Testicular, Neck, Lump, DVT, Groin and Steroid injections.
Our Penarth clinic
Patients travel to us from Cardiff, Newport, Bridgend, Barry, Caerphilly, Swansea and the Vale.
Common questions about worry lump ultrasound
How much does a private lump ultrasound cost?
£260 all-inclusive at Acorn Private Clinic. Includes consultation, ultrasound, immediate verbal results, written report within 24-48 hours.
Do I need a GP referral?
No — self-refer. Book online in 60 seconds.
How quickly can I be seen?
Most appointments within 48-72 hours. Urgent slots sometimes available same-day.
Can ultrasound tell if a lump is cancerous?
Ultrasound identifies many features that suggest cancer (irregular outline, abnormal vessels, fixed lump). However, a biopsy is needed to confirm. The scan helps decide whether a biopsy is needed.
What about breast lumps?
We do not scan breast lumps at Acorn Private Clinic — breast imaging requires a dedicated breast clinic. Please contact a specialist breast service.
What if my lump is suspicious?
Your consultant will explain the findings and arrange urgent onward referral on the same day for biopsy or specialist opinion.
How long does the scan take?
About 20-30 minutes.
Do I need to prepare?
No special preparation. Just turn up wearing clothing that allows access to the lump.
Is ultrasound safe?
Yes — no radiation, safe for all ages.
Will I get a written report?
Yes — immediate verbal results, then a written consultant report within 24-48 hours.
Can I claim on health insurance?
Most UK insurers cover diagnostic lump ultrasound when clinically indicated.
Where do I go for the scan?
Our Penarth clinic (CF64 2AD), 10 minutes from Cardiff city centre. Free parking, ground floor access.
Get the answers you need.
Self-refer for a private abdomen ultrasound — consultant-led, same-week, with immediate results explained at your appointment and a written report within 24-48 hours. £260 all-inclusive.