Splenic Infarct Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Splenic infarcts are diagnosed on imaging studies like CT and MRI. Splenic infarcts occur when the blood supply to the spleen is compromised. This leads to tissue death and infarcts…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Splenomegaly (Enlarged Spleen)
Splenomegaly is commonly diagnosed on imaging studies. There are many causes of splenomegaly. Some patients may have transient enlargement from an illness while others may have serious disease and chronic…
Splenic Cyst: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
Splenic cysts are the most common masses of the spleen. These are often identified on imaging studies like ultrasound and CT. Most splenic cysts are found incidentally and are…
Adrenal Myelolipoma
Adrenal myelolipoma is a benign tumor of the adrenal gland. The tumor is often discovered on imaging studies like CT and MRI done for other reasons. The tumor is benign…
Sclerotic Bone Lesion
Sclerotic bone lesions replace the normal bone with lesions that are whiter or denser on x-rays. Sclerotic bone lesions can represent numerous diagnosis. We can narrow the diagnostic possibilities based…
Lytic Bone Lesions
Lytic bone lesions replace the normal bone and are often seen on imaging studies like X-rays, CT and MRI. Lytic bone lesions look like holes which are darker than bone…
Lung Abscess On Chest X-Ray And CT Scan
Lung abscesses are collections of pus in the lung. They are diagnosed on imaging studies like chest X-rays and CT scans. Patients who have underlying conditions and who are immunocompromised…
Bronchiolitis On Chest X-Ray And CT Scan
Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of bronchioles. Bronchioles are small air passageways that lead to the air exchange units of the lung called alveoli. Bronchiolitis has many causes, many of which…
Viral Pneumonia On Chest X-Ray And CT Scan
Viral pneumonia is an infection of the lung caused by various viruses. This infection is most common in children and the elderly. Serious infections can occur in those who have…
Broken Knee On X-ray
Many different types of fractures can be seen on a knee X-ray. Fractures can involve the lower femur bone, patella (knee cap), upper tibia bone or upper fibula. Fractures can…
Osgood-Schlatter On Knee X-Ray And MRI
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of pain around the knee in children who are active in sports. This is a clinical diagnosis but X-rays and MRI exams can sometimes…
Stubbed Toe: Diagnosis, Imaging And Treatment
A stubbed toe means that there is trauma to the toe which causes soft tissue or bony injury. This can be intensely painful and result in sprains, bruising, nail injuries,…