Pleural Effusion On Chest X-ray
A pleural effusion is a common finding on chest X-ray which means there is fluid around the lung. Pleural effusions can be caused by many conditions, ranging from benign to…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Infiltrate On Chest X-ray
Infiltrate is a term commonly used on X-rays to describe abnormalities in the lung. The term is descriptive and does not provide a specific diagnosis in many cases. What does…
Hip Steroid Injection Procedure
A hip steroid injection is an outpatient procedure done in radiology. The hip steroid injection often provides relief for a painful hip. What is a hip steroid injection? A hip…
Hip Arthrogram Procedure
Hip arthrograms are commonly done procedures in the radiology department. They are usually done as an outpatient. You usually stay awake during the procedure. Hip arthrograms are done for hip…
Thickened Endometrium On Ultrasound in a Post Menopausal Patient
The endometrium is the lining of the uterus. The endometrium is well seen on ultrasound exams and it’s thickness is usually measured. It is seen a stripe that is brighter…
Enlarged Lymph Nodes In the Armpit (Axilla) On One Side On CT
Enlarged lymph nodes in the armpit on one side means that they are reacting to an infection or other illness. We can see lymph node enlargement on CT, but can…
Tertiary Contractions and Abnormal motility On Esophogram
Tertiary contractions of esophagus and dysmotility are ways of saying that the tube that runs from the throat to the stomach called the esophagus is not working like it should….
Uterine Fibroids On MRI
Uterine fibroids which are also called leiomyomas are the most common benign tumors of the uterus. They are often found on imaging studies of the pelvis such as MRI. Fibroids…
Hiatal Hernia On Esophagram
Hiatal hernias are commonly seen on esophagrams. We most commonly see the stomach going into the chest in these types of hernias. We often find hiatal hernias incidentally. Larger hernias…
Liver Masses On CT Scan
Liver masses on CT has many different diagnostic possibilities from benign to serious. The radiologist who reads your CT scan will provide possibilities based on the appearance, your history and…
Barium Esophagram Procedure
An esophagram performed with barium is a common test done to examine the esophagus for abnormalities. An advantage of this test is that we can observe it’s function using continuous…
Anterior Mediastinal Mass On CT
The mediastinum is the compartment of the chest between the lungs. The anterior mediastinum is the part closest to the sternum or breast bone. The anterior mediastinum is below the…