Can A Chest X-ray Show A Heart Problem?
Most heart conditions will not be seen on a chest X-ray. The heart is seen on every chest X-ray but there is usually not enough detail seen to provide a…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Breast Cancer on Chest CT
CT is more commonly done to stage breast cancer. That means we see how far the cancer has spread. We can also see larger and more advanced cancer in the…
Breast Nodule On CT
Chest CTs include the breasts. Occasionally, we see abnormalities like nodules and masses. Nodules are round abnormalities that are different then the background breast tissue. Nodules on chest…
Can CT Find Breast Cancer?
CTs of the Chest include the breasts and can sometimes identify an abnormality like a mass. More often, CTs are done to stage breast cancer. That means we are looking…
Obstructive Bowel Gas Pattern on X-ray
Obstructive bowel gas pattern means the small or large intestine is obstructed. This can be a complete high grade obstruction where nothing gets through or a partial obstruction. Patients often…
Low Ejection Fraction on HIDA and Gallbladder Dysfunction
A HIDA scan (hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan) with calculation of ejection fraction is done to evaluate the function of the gallbladder. In this test, we see how well the…
Can Fat Stranding on CT Mean Cancer?
Fat stranding on CT means that the normally dark uniform fat has patchy brighter densities within. The fat becomes dirty in appearance. Fat stranding on CT can indicate many different…
Does Fat Stranding On CT Mean Infection?
Fat stranding on CT means that the fat which is ordinarily dark and uniform becomes dirty looking with brighter patchy areas. This can happen for many reasons including infection. Fat…
How Long Before An X-ray Report is Available?
The speed with which an X-ray is read and a report issued depends on multiple factors. One of the more important is the patient location when the exam is ordered….
How Long Before A CT Report Is Available?
It depends on many factors. One of the most important is where you are located when the CT scan is done. Another factor is the priority which which your…
Nuclear Medicine Test For Gallbladder (HIDA Scan)
Nuclear medicine scan for the gallbladder is called a HIDA scan (hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan). The test is most commonly done to look for disease of the gallbladder like…
Nuclear Medicine Test
Nuclear medicine tests use radiopharmaceuticals that are administered via a vein, ingested, or inhaled. The pharmaceuticals are radioactive and give off radiation which is captured with a special camera…