Stranding Around Kidneys on CT
Stranding around kidneys means that the normally dark fat surrounding kidneys becomes brighter and patchy in appearance. This is a common finding which can be around one or both kidneys….
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Urinary Tract Infection on CT
Urinary tract infections can involve the bladder, ureters and kidneys. Urinary tract infections occur when bacteria infect the urinary tract, although other organisms like fungus and tuberculosis can also…
What is a Protocol for An Imaging Test?
Protocol is a way of doing a particular imaging test. A protocol can vary based on the particular test, the location where the test is done, the preference of…
Fluid Around Gallbladder on Ultrasound
Fluid around the gallbladder on ultrasound can be caused by multiple conditions, but raises concern for an inflamed gallbladder or cholecystitis. Ultrasound of the gallbladder and right upper abdomen are…
Can You See Appendicitis on X-ray?
No, but you can see some findings that may suggest the diagnosis. Appendicitis presents with nausea, vomiting, pain and lab abnormalities. The appendix arises off the cecum in the right…
Tuberculosis In The Lungs On X-Ray
Tuberculosis is an infection caused by the organism mycobacterium tuberculosis. The infection can spread throughout the body but is more common in the lungs. Tuberculosis is uncommon in western…
Is More Imaging Always Better?
No. There are many downsides to doing more imaging. Imaging is expensive. Some imaging tests expose you to potentially harmful radiation. Doing more imaging is time consuming and may take…
Follow up Chest X-ray
Follow up chest X-ray is sometimes recommended by radiologists for an abnormality that can better be determined when we see how it behaves over time. A chest X-ray abnormality such…
Ultrasound for Gallbladder Pain
Ultrasound for gallbladder pain is one of the most common reasons for an ultrasound of the right upper quadrant. Gallbladder pain occurs because of stones which block the gallbladder and…
Right Upper Quadrant Ultrasound
A right upper quadrant ultrasound is done to evaluate symptoms that are thought to arise from structures in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. The abdomen is broken down…
Ischemic Colitis on X-ray
Ischemic colitis means that the colon is inflamed because of diminished blood flow. It is more common in older individuals. Patients can present with abdominal pain and bloody stools….
Is Abdominal MRI A Better Test For Abdominal Pain?
Abdominal MRI is not necessarily a better test for abdominal pain. Abdominal MRI is more commonly used to answer more specific questions or further evaluate abnormalities found on other…