Pancreatic Cystic Lesion on CT
A common finding is a pancreatic cyst or cystic lesion on CT of the abdomen done for a variety of reasons. Usually an incidental finding, meaning they are often not…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Kidney Stone CT for Flank Pain
Kidney or renal stone CT for flank pain is one of the most common orders I see for CT, especially from the emergency room. This is usually a non contrast…
CT Scan For Abdominal Pain
CT scan of the abdomen for abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons for ordering a CT scan. Abdominal pain can be caused by many abnormalities, some of…
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma on CT
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is the most common cancer of the pancreas having a very poor prognosis. Pancreatic cancer is most commonly diagnosed when a patient gets a CT scan for abdominal…
Pancreatic Mass on CT
Pancreatic mass is an abnormal growth in the pancreas which is identified on CT. There are many different kinds of masses which can be identified. The most common I see…
Stat Exam Order
Your doctor may have ordered your exam stat instead of routine. This means that the test will be done as soon as possible and also read quicker then the routine…
What Can A Spot In The Lung Be on Chest X-ray?
I hear patients often say they have a spot in their lungs. While radiologists do not use the word spot to describe an abnormality in the lung, this term is…
Normal Variant on X-ray
A normal variant on X-ray is an unusual appearance of normal anatomy. The significance of this is that this may mimic abnormality and result in unnecessary testing and treatment. Normal…
Adrenal Nodule on CT
Adrenal nodules on CT are common findings often found incidentally or as part of a test done for another reason. Adrenal nodules can range from benign abnormalities which can be…
Adrenal Adenoma
Adrenal adenomas are the most common adrenal masses. They are benign and most commonly found on CT as an incidental finding, or one that was not expected. Adrenal adenomas increase…
Subdural Hemorrhage on CT
Subdural hemorrhage is a bleed inside the head along the surface of the brain. The bleed is located between dura and arachnoid layers of the meninges or covering of the…
Follow Up Study Recommended for Abnormality on Imaging
Follow up is a very common recommendation by the radiologist on many types of imaging studies. To me, an abnormality that needs follow up is not clearly benign or malignant…