Author: A. Mendelson, MD

Pelvicaliectasis refers to the dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces—the structures within the kidney responsible for collecting urine.  This term can be found in radiology reports and has many…

The gastric cardia is a small anatomical region of the stomach located at the junction of the esophagus and stomach. Imaging tests can sometimes identify abnormalities in the gastric cardia….

The gastric antrum is the lower most part of the stomach.  When you see references to the gastric antrum on a radiology report, it often means there has been imaging…

Terms like “ileostomy” and “colostomy” often appear in reports for patients who have undergone major intestinal surgery. Understanding these procedures and their imaging is important for diagnosing abnormalities. This article…

The hepatic vein is responsible for draining blood from the liver back to the heart. Imaging studies like ultrasounds, CT scans, or MRIs often reference the hepatic vein.  Understanding its…

Renal vein thrombosis (RVT) is where a blood clot forms in one or both renal veins, disrupting blood flow from the kidneys. Renal vein thrombosis is detected through imaging studies….

A splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) is identified during imaging studies. Its presence on a radiology report can raise questions about its significance and management. In this article, we’ll discuss how…

Biliary stricture is a condition where a bile duct becomes narrowed leading to disrupted bile flow. This can cause symptoms such as jaundice, abdominal pain, and digestive issues. Early detection…

Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a specialized, non-invasive imaging procedure used to examine the bile and pancreatic ducts.  This procedure is common in diagnosing and evaluating conditions such as gallstones,…

The double duct sign refers to the simultaneous dilation of the common bile duct (CBD) and the pancreatic duct.  This is detected using imaging tests like CT or MRI.  Early…