Intraductal papillary mucinous tumor or IPMN is a cystic tumor that arises from the pancreatic duct. The pancreatic duct runs through the pancreas and carries digestive juices to the intestine….
Cholangiocarcinoma is a cancer of the biliary ducts. The biliary ducts carry bile from the liver to the intestine. Bile helps with digestion. Cholangiocarcinoma is a cancer that is often…
A dilated pancreatic duct can be diagnosed on imaging tests like ultrasound, CT and MRI. The function of the pancreatic duct is to carry digestive enzymes from the pancreas to…
Pancreatic duct stones are commonly found in patients with chronic pancreatitis. Pancreatic duct stones can contribute to abdominal pain and loss of function of the pancreas. Imaging tests can often…
An enlarged uterus is often found on an examination by your doctor or on an imaging test like an ultrasound. An enlarged uterus can have many causes. These can range…
Splenic vein thrombosis means that the vein which drains the spleen develops a blockage from a clot. This condition is most commonly associated with diseases of the pancreas like pancreatitis…
The spleen is one of the most common organs to be injured during trauma. The spleen receives a large amount of blood supply. Injury to the spleen can therefore be…
There are many different kinds of masses and lesions of the spleen. Masses and lesions range from benign cysts, post traumatic findings like bleeds, to cancers and conditions which you…
Splenules are nodules of splenic tissue that you are born with. They are common on imaging studies. Splenules rarely cause complications. They can be diagnosed confidently on imaging studies….
Calcified granulomas in the spleen are a common finding on imaging studies. Calcified granulomas are most commonly the result of prior infection which has healed. The calcified granulomas are…
Splenic infarcts are diagnosed on imaging studies like CT and MRI. Splenic infarcts occur when the blood supply to the spleen is compromised. This leads to tissue death and infarcts…
Splenomegaly is commonly diagnosed on imaging studies. There are many causes of splenomegaly. Some patients may have transient enlargement from an illness while others may have serious disease and chronic…