Common Iliac Vein
The common iliac vein plays a crucial role in the circulatory system, returning deoxygenated blood from the lower limbs to the heart. This vein, located deep within the pelvis, is…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Sacral Ala Fracture
Sacral ala fractures are a common injury, especially in patients who have experienced trauma such as falls, car accidents, or sports injuries. These fractures can be challenging to diagnose due…
Gastric Emptying Study
A gastric emptying study is a diagnostic test used to evaluate how quickly food moves from the stomach to the small intestine. This process, known as gastric emptying, can be…
Does Red and Blue Mean Cancer on Ultrasound?
Ultrasound imaging is a common diagnostic tool used by healthcare professionals to visualize internal organs and tissues in the body. If you’ve recently had an ultrasound, you might have noticed…
Reasons For Not Seeing Ovaries on Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging is a widely used diagnostic tool in medicine, particularly for evaluating pelvic structures like the ovaries. However, there are instances when ovaries may not be visible on an…
Can a Gastric Emptying Scan Show Cancer?
When it comes to diagnosing various gastrointestinal disorders, a gastric emptying scan is a common imaging test doctors use to evaluate how quickly food leaves the stomach. But can this…
Signs of a Bad Pelvic Ultrasound
Pelvic ultrasounds are important tools in diagnosing various health conditions related to the pelvic region, such as gynecological disorders and reproductive health issues. However, not all ultrasounds produce clear, accurate…
Positive Pregnancy Test But No Baby on Ultrasound
Finding out you’re pregnant can be a life-changing moment, and for many, it comes with a flood of emotions. But what happens when your pregnancy test is positive, yet your…
Sustentaculum Tali
The human foot consists of numerous bones, ligaments, and muscles that work together to provide support, balance, and mobility. Among these components, the sustentaculum tali is an anatomical structure that plays…
Talus Fracture
Talus fractures are serious injuries that involve the talus bone, an important component of the ankle joint. Located between the lower leg bones and the foot, the talus plays a…
Femoral Condyle
Imaging plays an important role in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the femoral condyle. The femoral condyle is the rounded end of the femur (thighbone) that joins the tibia…
Calcaneal Tuberosity
Calcaneal tuberosity, also known as the heel bone, plays an important role in foot mechanics and is often the site of various injuries and conditions. Given its significance, accurate imaging…