Barium Swallow Test For GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus (tube connecting the stomach and mouth). This can irritate the lining of the esophagus, cause narrowing of the…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Artifacts In Medical Imaging
Artifacts are present on many imaging tests. Artifacts do not represent real abnormalities or disease. Artifacts are important because they can be confused for abnormalities and disease. What are artifacts?…
Barium Enema Procedure
What is a barium enema? A barium enema is done after administering barium contrast into the rectum. The barium contrast then eventually fills the colon while we observe the structure…
What are X-ray views?
X-ray views are the different types of X-rays taken for an exam of a part of the body. X-rays taken of body parts have at least two views. The number and…
Radiology Report Structure
The radiology report is where the results of your medical imaging test are provided. The radiology doctor will describe the findings and provide a diagnosis. Your doctor will use this…
Contrast Enhancement
The term contrast enhancement in radiology reports is used most commonly when referring to CT and MRI scans done with contrast. Contrast enhancement is a descriptive term and does not…
Baker’s Cyst on Ultrasound
A Baker’s cyst is a common finding on ultrasound of the leg. We often detect Baker’s cysts when we scan the leg looking for a clot in the veins. A…
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Of The Leg On Ultrasound
An ultrasound of the leg is often ordered when your doctor suspects a deep vein thrombus. This often presents with leg swelling, redness and pain. The danger is that you…
Chest X-ray for Chest Pain
Chest X-ray is commonly ordered to look for potential causes of chest pain. Chest pain can be due to many conditions ranging from heart burn and broken rib to deadly…
Abdominal X-ray for Stomach Pain
Abdominal X-rays are often ordered for abdominal pain. Your doctor may decide to start with an abdominal X-ray since it is fast, inexpensive, readily available and can diagnosis some of…
Calcification on Abdominal X-ray
Abdominal calcifications are common and have many causes. Abdominal X-rays can help us determine the cause of the calcification based on the location and appearance. Further imaging with ultrasound or…
Head CT for headache
Head CT is a test that is often done to investigate the cause of headaches. It is a quick and readily available test that can show many conditions of the…