Perinephric Stranding on CT
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…
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…
X-ray views are the different types of X-rays taken for an exam of a part of the body. X-rays taken of body parts have at least two views. The number and…
The radiology report is where the results of your medical imaging test are provided. The radiology doctor will describe the findings and provide a diagnosis. Your doctor will use this…
The term contrast enhancement in radiology reports is used most commonly when referring to CT and MRI scans done with contrast. Contrast enhancement is a descriptive term and does not…
A Baker’s cyst is a common finding on ultrasound of the leg. We often detect Baker’s cysts when we scan the leg looking for a clot in the veins. A…
An ultrasound of the leg is often ordered when your doctor suspects a deep vein thrombus. This often presents with leg swelling, redness and pain. The danger is that you…
Chest X-ray is commonly ordered to look for potential causes of chest pain. Chest pain can be due to many conditions ranging from heart burn and broken rib to deadly…
Abdominal X-rays are often ordered for abdominal pain. Your doctor may decide to start with an abdominal X-ray since it is fast, inexpensive, readily available and can diagnosis some of…