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…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
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…
Acute Appendicitis on Ultrasound
Acute appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a finger like pouch that comes off the large intestine in the right lower abdomen. Acute appendicitis causes…
What is Hyperdensity on Head CT?
Hyperdensity is a descriptive term sometimes used in radiology reports. This means that the abnormality is brighter than the surrounding brain. Many abnormalities are hyperdense but one of the most…
Degenerative Changes on X-ray
Degenerative changes on X-ray is a non specific term denoting arthritic findings. This is a common finding related to aging. This can be seen throughout the spine and joints in…
Abnormally Thickened Endometrium Before Menopause on Ultrasound
The endometrium is the innermost layer of the uterus. The endometrium lines the uterine cavity. Endometrial thickness is a standard measurement in ultrasounds of the pelvis. There is a range…
What is Hypodensity on Head CT?
Hypodensity on head CT means that the abnormal area in the brain is darker than the surrounding normal brain tissue. This type of abnormal tissue can have a variety of…
Small Hyperdense Focus on Head CT
A small hyperdense focus on head CT is a spot brighter than the surrounding brain. I am talking about a tiny spot less than say 5 mm. Bright spots…
Ultrasound For Spotting In Early Pregnancy
Ultrasound for spotting in early pregnancy is frequently done to exclude failure of the pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy and bleeding around the uterine cavity. Spotting can be normal related to…
Ultrasound For Pelvic Pain in Early Pregnancy
Ultrasound is the preferred test for evaluation in early pregnancy. Often this is done for pelvic pain and spotting. Pelvic pain is a non specific symptom in early pregnancy. …