Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare condition where inflammation and fibrous tissue develops around the blood vessels and ureters in the retroperitoneum. Imaging with CT and MRI can show the abnormal…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Crohn’s Disease On CT Scan
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive tract that can involve from mouth to anus. The exact cause of Crohn’s is unknown. CT imaging of Crohn’s…
Grossly Stable Meaning
Grossly stable is a term that can be used in medical imaging reports. Grossly stable can be used to indicate that the imaging has not changed over time and…
Anterolisthesis: Definition, Symptoms, Diagnosis
Anterolisthesis involves an alignment problem in the spine. One of the spinal vertebra moves forward in relation to the others. This can be diagnosed on imaging studies of the spine…
Tree-In-Bud Opacities In Lung
Tree-in-bud opacities are usually seen on a chest CT. They are a description of an abnormality we see on imaging and do not describe a specific disease. Tree-in-bud opacities can…
Tracheal Stenosis
Tracheal stenosis is a narrowing of the windpipe that may cause difficulty breathing. Tracheal stenosis can be something you are born with or acquire later in life. This condition most…
Popliteal Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
The popliteal vein a deep vein behind the knee. A DVT is a clot that forms in this vein. This is a diagnosis which needs prompt diagnosis and treatment. A…
Blood Clot In Arm (DVT)
A blood clot in an arm vein is a diagnosis which must be made promptly. A blood clot in an arm vein can dislodge and travel to the lungs….
CT Angiogram Of The Abdomen
CT angiogram of the abdomen is a test done to look at the arteries of the abdomen. This will include the main artery called the aorta and its branches. A…
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
Peritoneal carcinomatosis is an advanced stage of cancer which can sometimes be diagnosed on imaging studies. Often a diagnosis of cancer is already present. Peritoneal carcinomatosis implies a poor prognosis….
Biliary Dyskinesia
Biliary dyskinesia is a functional disorder of the gallbladder. This means that there is no blockage or anatomical problem of the gallbladder. Imaging of the gallbladder is often normal. The…
Subglottic Stenosis
Subglottic stenosis is a narrowing of the airway below the vocal cords. Subglottic stenosis can present with troublesome symptoms like shortness of breath and noisy breathing. Diagnosis can be made…