Mesenteric Panniculitis
Mesenteric panniculitis is most commonly seen on CT scans of the abdomen as inflammation of the mesentery. We can see findings of mesenteric panniculitis both as an incidental finding and…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Gallbladder Polyps
Gallbladder polyps are commonly found on ultrasound studies of the gallbladder. They can be single or multiple in number. They are usually found incidentally on ultrasound studies and are…
Shoulder X-ray
Shoulder X-rays are done for a variety of indications ranging from trauma and falls to chronic pain in the shoulder. We usually take multiple X-rays of the shoulder which gives…
Can a CT Scan Detect Bladder Cancer?
Bladder cancer most commonly forms in the lining of your urinary bladder. CT scans can detect some bladder cancers. We can also use CT scans to see if the bladder…
Can A CT Scan Detect Ovarian Cancer?
CT scans can detect some ovarian cancers but not all. CT scans can tell us that there is a pelvic mass but it can not say whether it is cancer….
Pelvic MRI For Ovarian Cysts
A pelvic MRI is often done to further evaluate cysts seen on other tests like ultrasound. Pelvic MRI can often characterize ovarian cysts and other lesions into risk categories for…
Sinus CT Scan
Sinus CT scan is the best non invasive way to image the paranasal sinuses. These are hollow cavities in your facial bones around the nasal cavity. The sinuses connect to…
MRI With And Without Contrast In Radiology
MRI with and without contrast is done because it allows better detection and diagnosis of abnormalities. MRI with and without contrast allows us to see the tissues and organs in…
Shoulder MRI Scan Explained
A shoulder MRI is done to provide a detailed look at the structures of the shoulder. MRI of the shoulder is a powerful tool to non invasively diagnose abnormalities of…
MRI Pelvis With And Without Contrast
An MRI of the pelvis with and without contrast is done to evaluate the internal contents of the pelvis in men and women. The test is done for various indications…
Knee MRI Scan Explained
A knee MRI is done to look inside the knee and see if there is an explanation for pain or other symptoms. A knee MRI gives a detailed look at…
Hyperintensity On MRI
MRI hyperintensity can be found on MRI reports throughout the body. There is no specific diagnosis associated with this descriptive term. MRI hyperintensity is often found in the body of…