Call Back For MRI
I mean when you have an MRI exam and then get a call from the hospital to either repeat part of the exam or the entire study. This happens commonly…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Fatty Infiltration of The Liver on CT
Fatty infiltration of the liver on CT is a common finding that often has no symptoms. It can be due to a variety of causes to include: alcohol abuse, obesity,…
Second Opinion For Radiology Report
Second opinion for a radiology read is a reasonable request, particularly if the exam is complex or your symptoms don’t match the results. While radiologists are highly trained specialists, there…
Colon Cancer on CT
Colon cancer is one of the more common cancers. CT is not a good test to pickup colon cancer. Colonoscopy is the standard for screening and diagnosis. Since CT is…
Colonic Diverticulosis on CT
Colonic diverticulosis on CT is a very common finding that increases with age. Colonic diverticulosis means that there is an outpouching extending beyond the colon wall. They are usually multiple and…
Segment of the Colon is Abnormal on CT- What to Do Next?
CT is good at showing the colon but not the best at evaluating abnormalities, particularly inside it like masses. There are many mimics of colon abnormality that are not…
Narrowed or Thickened Colon on CT- Possible cancer
CT scans show the entire colon and can occasionally detect abnormalities. Unfortunately, CT is not the best way to evaluate the colon, especially abnormalities inside it like masses. Colonoscopy is…
Large Amount of Fluid in The Abdomen on CT (Ascites)
Large amount of fluid in the abdomen is always abnormal but has many causes. Often the fluid also extends into the pelvis. The medical term is ascites. The fluid can…
Small Amount of Free Fluid in the Pelvis on CT
Small amount of free fluid in the pelvis is a common finding on pelvic CT. This is often a normal finding in women related to ovulation. In men, it is…
Complex Cyst In Ovary on CT
Complex cyst in the ovary on CT means that the cyst does not contain simple fluid or water. There is more complexity to the fluid. On CT, a simple cyst…
Cyst on Ovary on CT
Cyst in the ovaries are commonly found on CTs obtained for various reasons including pelvic pain. Cysts can vary in size from less than 1 centimeter to large masses that…
Early Appendicitis on CT
Early appendicitis on CT may be a subtle finding that requires a skilled radiologist to diagnose. The appendix is a worm like structure at the base of the cecum, or…