Fluid around the Liver On CT
Fluid around the liver on CT has many different causes. Often times, the history and imaging appearance of the fluid can narrow down the possibilities. The fluid can be simple…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Free Air on CT (Pneumoperitoneum)
Free air or pneumoperitoneum is air that is in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen. This is abnormal because the only air seen should be within bowel. The peritoneal cavity…
Is A Chest X-ray Good For Finding Lung Cancer?
Chest X-rays are commonly done for a wide range of chest symptoms and complaints. They are good at imaging the lungs, the mediastinum and bones of the chest. They have…
Can A CT Detect Colon Cancer?
The quick answer is yes it can, but it’s not reliable. The best test to detect colon cancer is a colonoscopy done by a gastroenterology doctor. Given that CT…
Uterine Fibroids on Ultrasound
Uterine fibroids are the most common masses found in the uterus on ultrasound. Fibroids are benign smooth muscle tumors that the majority of women have by the time of menopause….
Uterine Mass on Ultrasound
Uterine mass on ultrasound is common, with fibroids seen in the majority of women by the time of menopause. Ultrasound of the pelvis is commonly done to evaluate the uterus…
Call Back For Additional Images on Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to image the inside of the body. The advantage is that the test uses no radiation. Ultrasound is useful for diagnosis of many medical…
Ultrasound Limited by Large Body Habitus
Limited by large body habitus on ultrasound is a phrase used by radiologists in reports. This means the ultrasound study is not very good because of increased fat tissue or…
Ovarian Torsion on Ultrasound
Ovarian torsion is twisting of the ovary which cuts off the blood and lymphatic supply to the ovary. This is often accompanied by severe pain, nausea, vomiting, and possible…
Metastatic Bone Lesion on X-ray
Metastatic bone lesions on X-ray become visible when a primary cancer has spread to the bone. Many cancers can have spread to the bone. Most common cancers are breast,…
Abnormally Thickened Endometrium Related to Pregnancy on Ultrasound
Abnormally thickened endometrium related to pregnancy is a common finding when doing ultrasound. There are normal causes related to early pregnancy to potentially deadly conditions like ectopic pregnancy. Ultrasound…
Endometrial Cancer on Ultrasound
Endometrial cancer is often suspected after an abnormal ultrasound demonstrating endometrial thickening. Endometrial cancer often presents in women after menopause with vaginal bleeding. Some of the risk factors for endometrial…