Fluid Collection on CT in the Pelvis
Fluid collections in the pelvis can occur for a variety of reasons. Some of the reasons are benign or normal and others indicate the presence of disease. A fluid collection…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Fat Stranding In The Pelvis on CT
Fat stranding means that the normally dark fat is replaced by a brighter fuzzy appearance. This can be a small area or involving most of the pelvis. Fat stranding is…
Can CT detect a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
A deep vein thrombus is a clot that develops in a deep vein. This can be in the arms, legs, or pelvis. A deep vein thrombus can be a deadly…
Pelvic Calcification on CT
Calcification is an accumulation of calcium salts in the body. Calcifications can occur anywhere and commonly occur in the pelvis. Calcifications are usually white on CT and are easy to…
Is A Non Contrast CT Of The Abdomen Enough?
It depends on what your looking for, but in general no. Non contrast means that no oral or IV contrast is given. I’d say that the non contrast CT…
Why Is Oral contrast Needed for CT?
Oral contrast is given as a drink before a CT scan to highlight the bowel. Often there is a 1-2 hour wait before scanning takes place to allow enough…
Why is IV contrast Useful For CT?
IV contrast injected through a vein prior to your CT highlights organs, blood vessels and bowel loops on a CT scan. Structures throughout the body get highlighted to different degrees…
Small Amount of Free Fluid on Pelvic Ultrasound
Small amount of free fluid in a reproductive aged women on ultrasound is a common and normal finding. Small amount of free fluid in the pelvis is a non specific…
Enlarged Ovary on Ultrasound
Enlarged ovary on ultrasound is usually because of some underlying abnormality. Usually ovaries are about 4 cm in size when measured in greatest dimension with some normal variation. Enlarged ovary…
Free Fluid on CT
Free fluid on CT means that the fluid is free flowing and not encapsulated. Free fluid can be simple, complex or bloody. The quantity of free fluid can range from…
Does Fat Stranding on CT Mean Surgery is Needed?
Fat stranding on CT means that the normally dark fat becomes lighter and dirtier looking. Fat stranding on CT can be an important indicator of inflammatory change around an organ…
Fat Stranding On CT
Fat stranding on CT describes the fat next to a structure looking lighter and dirtier than the usual homogeneous dark gray found throughout the body. Often fat stranding on…