Elevated Diaphragm: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
The diaphragm separates the chest and abdominal cavities and is the main muscle of respiration. The diaphragm is usually smooth and dome shaped. The diaphragm is found on both sides…
The diaphragm separates the chest and abdominal cavities and is the main muscle of respiration. The diaphragm is usually smooth and dome shaped. The diaphragm is found on both sides…
Free air under the diaphragm means there is gas under the diaphragms on an X-ray. The diaphragm is the major muscle of respiration and is located under the lungs. …
Kidney stones are commonly identified on imaging tests like X-ray ultrasound and CT. Kidney stones can vary in size, composition and shape. They often cause symptoms when they pass into…
Chronic small vessel disease or chronic microvascular ischemic changes is a very common finding on head CT as we age. Some radiologists refer to this as age related white matter…
A solid kidney mass is diagnosed on imaging studies like ultrasound, CT and MRI. Solid kidney masses are important because they are concerning for cancer. In some cases they represent…
Broken ribs are common after trauma to the chest wall. Broken ribs are painful and can cause damage to internal organs at times. X-rays and CT are frequently used to…
Passing a kidney stone means that a kidney stone has moved from the kidney into the ureter. The ureter is a tube that carries urine from the kidney to the…
Perinephric stranding on CT means that there is edema or dirty hazy appearance of the normal fat that surrounds each kidney. This is a very common finding that can mean…
Many people have kidney cysts. We often see kidney cysts on imaging studies done for unrelated reasons. Kidney cysts can range from simple to complex cysts. As the internal contents…
Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus (tube connecting the stomach and mouth). This can irritate the lining of the esophagus, cause narrowing of the…
Artifacts are present on many imaging tests. Artifacts do not represent real abnormalities or disease. Artifacts are important because they can be confused for abnormalities and disease. What are artifacts?…
What is a barium enema? A barium enema is done after administering barium contrast into the rectum. The barium contrast then eventually fills the colon while we observe the structure…