Degenerative Changes on X-ray
Degenerative changes on X-ray is a non specific term denoting arthritic findings. This is a common finding related to aging. This can be seen throughout the spine and joints in…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Abnormally Thickened Endometrium Before Menopause on Ultrasound
The endometrium is the innermost layer of the uterus. The endometrium lines the uterine cavity. Endometrial thickness is a standard measurement in ultrasounds of the pelvis. There is a range…
What is Hypodensity on Head CT?
Hypodensity on head CT means that the abnormal area in the brain is darker than the surrounding normal brain tissue. This type of abnormal tissue can have a variety of…
Small Hyperdense Focus on Head CT
A small hyperdense focus on head CT is a spot brighter than the surrounding brain. I am talking about a tiny spot less than say 5 mm. Bright spots…
Ultrasound For Spotting In Early Pregnancy
Ultrasound for spotting in early pregnancy is frequently done to exclude failure of the pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy and bleeding around the uterine cavity. Spotting can be normal related to…
Ultrasound For Pelvic Pain in Early Pregnancy
Ultrasound is the preferred test for evaluation in early pregnancy. Often this is done for pelvic pain and spotting. Pelvic pain is a non specific symptom in early pregnancy. …
Ectopic Pregnancy Versus Corpus Luteum on Ultrasound
An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus. This is most commonly seen in the Fallopian tubes but can occur in other places like the cervix, ovary…
Ectopic Pregnancy on Ultrasound
Ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterine cavity. This most commonly occurs in the Fallopian tubes. Other less common places include the cervix, ovary and abdomen. Patient…
Best Imaging Test For Ovaries
The best test for general evaluation of the ovaries is an ultrasound. Ultrasound is quick, does not expose you to radiation and is often cheaper than many other tests….
Correlate with Physical Exam Findings Suggested
Correlate with physical exam findings means that the radiologist has seen something abnormal on a radiology report. He is alerting the referring doctor that he needs to see if the…
Addendum Radiology Report
An addendum is sometimes issued by a radiologist in a report when there is additional information he wants to convey. An addendum is issued separately from the original report. It…
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….