Hepatopetal Flow
Hepatopetal flow describes the normal direction of blood flow within the portal vein—flowing toward the liver. Imaging tests are important in detecting abnormalities of flow so that a prompt diagnosis…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Portal Vein Thrombosis
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is characterized by the formation of a blood clot in the portal vein. The portal vein is a major blood vessel that carries blood from the…
Portal Vein
The portal vein carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver. Imaging tests of the portal vein can diagnose a variety of abnormalities. This article discusses imaging techniques and…
Kidney Hematoma
Kidney hematomas occur when blood collects around or within the kidney due to trauma, surgery, or underlying abnormalities of the kidney. Imaging plays an important role in diagnosing and monitoring…
Renal Vein
The renal veins are blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood away from the kidneys. Imaging of the renal veins allows diagnosing and managing various conditions, including renal vein thrombosis, compression…
Can I Refuse Contrast Dye For MRI?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides detailed imaging for diagnosis of conditions throughout the body. Sometimes, doctors recommend using contrast dye during an MRI to enhance the images and allow certain…
Ascending Aorta
The ascending aorta is part of the major artery that transports oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Medical imaging plays an important role in diagnosing…
Grossly Patent Meaning
The term “grossly patent” is used in radiology reports to describe blood vessels, airways, bowel and other anatomic structures that act like pipes. This term can be found in all…
Splenic Vein
The splenic vein is a blood vessel that moves blood from the spleen to the portal vein. Imaging tests are used in diagnosing conditions that affect the splenic vein. In…
Splenic Vein Thrombosis
Splenic vein thrombosis (SVT) occurs when a clot forms in the splenic vein, obstructing blood flow from the spleen. This condition can lead to complications such as an enlarged spleen,…
Shotty Lymph Node Meaning
Shotty lymph nodes is a term that can sometimes appear in radiology reports. The term is generally used to describe small, non-specific lymph nodes that are not usually a cause…
Adrenal Hemorrhage
Adrenal hemorrhage is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition caused by bleeding into the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys, play an important role in…