Ultrasound For Early Pregnancy
Ultrasound is commonly done to evaluate an early pregnancy. This is pregnancy in the first trimester or first 12 weeks. Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to create an image….
Ultrasound is commonly done to evaluate an early pregnancy. This is pregnancy in the first trimester or first 12 weeks. Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to create an image….
Pelvic ultrasound is one of the first tests done for pain. It allows a detailed view of the female pelvic organs. Ultrasound uses sound waves to form an image. There…
Transabdominal ultrasound of the pelvis is an exam of the pelvic organs done by placing the ultrasound transducer on the abdomen. A transvaginal ultrasound of the pelvis is done by…
The bile duct carries bile from the liver to the intestine. Bile helps with digestion. The bile duct is partially imaged in ultrasound tests. The technologist who performs then ultrasound…
Right upper quadrant ultrasound for pain is a quick way to assess the right upper abdomen. The test looks at the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, right kidney and pancreas. Abnormalities…
Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of structures in your body. Ultrasound is done by a specially trained technologist. The quality and accuracy of the exam is…
CT for right upper abdominal pain is commonly ordered to identify the cause. This is often referred to as right upper quadrant pain. The abdomen is divided into quadrants in…
A radiologist reading a chest X-ray done for respiratory symptoms may identify a nodule or abnormal spot and recommend a chest CT. A chest x ray is a good starting…
Low density abnormalities of the pancreas on CT are commonly identified. The diagnosis can sometimes not be made on CT alone. MRI of the abdomen is often recommended because it…
Recommend MRI for pancreatic abnormality on ultrasound is a common scenario on ultrasounds. An abnormal spot is seen and the radiologist recommends an MRI to take a closer look. The…
Esophograms are performed after the patient swallows barium contrast and X-ray is used to identify abnormalities. The barium contrast outlines the esophagus on X-ray and many abnormalities of structure and…
Can not rule out something on an imaging test is a phrase that is sometimes used by radiologists. This means that the radiologist is concerned about a diagnosis based on…