Can an X-ray of the Abdomen tell if the Bowel is Blocked?
Not always is the quick answer. Bowel obstructions or bowel blockages do not always show up on X-rays of the abdomen. When we say bowel, we mean the small intestine…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Can A Chest X-ray Tell Us If There Is Fluid In The Lungs?
Yes, it can, but not all the time. When we say fluid in the lungs, we may mean that we have pulmonary edema. Fluid can also be found around the…
Can a Chest X-ray Spot Cancer?
In some cases, a chest X-ray can spot cancer. The bigger the tumor the better the odds it is seen on X-ray. Unfortunately, X-ray will not identify all lung tumors…
Can CT Identify Cancer in the Abdomen?
Yes, but not always. CT is excellent at showing the organs, lymph nodes and surrounding structures which can be involved with cancer. We can not always see cancer in…
Fluid Collection in the Pelvis on CT
A fluid collection is a common finding in the pelvis on CT, especially in reproductive age women. Other causes of fluid in the pelvis can occur from a variety of…
Can CT Tell Us Why There is Bleeding In Abdomen?
Yes, it can often tell us where bleeding is coming from. There are many causes of bleeding in the abdomen. Bleeding can occur when a growth or tumor in an…
Can CT Tell Us If We Need Abdominal Surgery?
Yes it often can. There are many conditions that a CT can diagnose that will prompt surgery. CT shows us the inside of the abdomen in detail. CT allows us…
CT For Pelvic Trauma
CT is a commonly ordered test for all types trauma to the pelvis. CT can let us look inside the pelvis for any injuries to the soft tissues structures such…
Is An Enlarged Prostate Gland Concerning For Cancer?
No. This is more likely to be a result of BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia. This is an increase in the number of cells in the prostate centrally. This is…
Prostate Cancer on CT
Prostate cancer is one of he more common cancers found in men as they get older. Unfortunately, most prostate cancers can not be seen on CT. CT does show…
Does Prostate MRI Show All Cancers?
MRI of the prostate has become a common test ordered to look for cancer of the prostate. The test is read by a radiology doctor who assigns each lesion…
MRI Prostate For Elevated PSA
MRI of the prostate has become a common test ordered to investigate the cause of an elevated PSA. PSA stands for prostate specific antigen. It is produced by the…