Dilated Bile Ducts on Ultrasound
The bile duct carries bile from the liver to the intestine. Bile helps with digestion. The bile duct is partially imaged in ultrasound tests. The technologist who performs then ultrasound…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Right Upper Quadrant Ultrasound For Pain
Right upper quadrant ultrasound for pain is a quick way to assess the right upper abdomen. The test looks at the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, right kidney and pancreas. Abnormalities…
Limited Visualization of Pancreas on Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of structures in your body. Ultrasound is done by a specially trained technologist. The quality and accuracy of the exam is…
Right Upper Abdominal Pain on CT
CT for right upper abdominal pain is commonly ordered to identify the cause. This is often referred to as right upper quadrant pain. The abdomen is divided into quadrants in…
Normal Chest CT after Spot on Chest X-ray
A radiologist reading a chest X-ray done for respiratory symptoms may identify a nodule or abnormal spot and recommend a chest CT. A chest x ray is a good starting…
Recommend MRI for Pancreatic Low Density Abnormality on CT
Low density abnormalities of the pancreas on CT are commonly identified. The diagnosis can sometimes not be made on CT alone. MRI of the abdomen is often recommended because it…
Recommend MRI For Pancreatic Abnormality On Ultrasound
Recommend MRI for pancreatic abnormality on ultrasound is a common scenario on ultrasounds. An abnormal spot is seen and the radiologist recommends an MRI to take a closer look. The…
Recommend Endoscopy After Esophogram
Esophograms are performed after the patient swallows barium contrast and X-ray is used to identify abnormalities. The barium contrast outlines the esophagus on X-ray and many abnormalities of structure and…
Meaning of Can Not Rule Out Some Diagnosis On Imaging Test
Can not rule out something on an imaging test is a phrase that is sometimes used by radiologists. This means that the radiologist is concerned about a diagnosis based on…
Esophageal Stricture on Barium Esophogram
Esophageal stricture means a narrowing of the esophagus. The esophagus is a long tube going from the throat to the stomach. A narrowing that is fixed can be from a…
Small Amount of Free Fluid in The Pelvis On MRI
MRI is frequently done to image the pelvis for a variety of reasons. Pelvic MRI in women is commonly done to image the uterus and ovaries. In men, imaging is…
Achalasia on Esophogram
Achalasia is a disorder where the lower part of the esophagus is narrowed and fails to let food through into the stomach. Patients with Achalasia often have swallowing difficulties, reflux…