Right Upper Abdominal Pain on CT
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…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Normal Chest CT after Spot on Chest X-ray
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…
Recommend MRI for Pancreatic Low Density Abnormality on CT
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
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…
Recommend Endoscopy After Esophogram
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…
Meaning of Can Not Rule Out Some Diagnosis On Imaging Test
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…
Esophageal Stricture on Barium Esophogram
Esophageal stricture means a narrowing of the esophagus. The esophagus is a long tube going from the throat to the stomach. A narrowing that is fixed can be from a…
Small Amount of Free Fluid in The Pelvis On MRI
MRI is frequently done to image the pelvis for a variety of reasons. Pelvic MRI in women is commonly done to image the uterus and ovaries. In men, imaging is…
Achalasia on Esophogram
Achalasia is a disorder where the lower part of the esophagus is narrowed and fails to let food through into the stomach. Patients with Achalasia often have swallowing difficulties, reflux…
Modified Barium Swallow Exam (Cookie Swallow)
Video swallow exam is a test that is done by a speech pathologist and a radiologist to evaluate your swallowing. This exam is commonly done because of swallowing difficulties,…
Small Bowel Follow Through
Small bowel follow through exam is a test used to examine the intestines. This is often done after drinking barium contrast. The barium coats the intestines and allows abnormalities to…
Barium Contrast Exam
Barium contrast is used to examine the gastrointestinal tract using continuous X-ray called fluoroscopy. The test is done by a radiologist with the help of a technologist. Barium contrast is…