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…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
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…
Does it Matter Where You Get An MRI?
Yes, it does. MRIs are best done at facilities that have experience with your type of test. You want technologists and radiologists who have experience and preferably additional training in…
CT Angiogram of the Neck
CT angiogram of the neck is done to look at the arteries that go the the brain. These are the carotid and vertebral arteries. You can also see the main…
What Can A Cervical Spine CT Show?
Cervical spine CT is best for showing the bones of the cervical spine. We can see the junction of the cervical spine and skull. We can see the lower part…
Lateral View Chest X-ray
Lateral view chest X-ray is an X-ray done from the side of the chest. This is usually done together with a view from the front of the chest, also called…