Can A CT Detect Colon Cancer?
The quick answer is yes it can, but it’s not reliable. The best test to detect colon cancer is a colonoscopy done by a gastroenterology doctor. Given that CT…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Uterine Fibroids on Ultrasound
Uterine fibroids are the most common masses found in the uterus on ultrasound. Fibroids are benign smooth muscle tumors that the majority of women have by the time of menopause….
Uterine Mass on Ultrasound
Uterine mass on ultrasound is common, with fibroids seen in the majority of women by the time of menopause. Ultrasound of the pelvis is commonly done to evaluate the uterus…
Call Back For Additional Images on Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to image the inside of the body. The advantage is that the test uses no radiation. Ultrasound is useful for diagnosis of many medical…
Ultrasound Limited by Large Body Habitus
Limited by large body habitus on ultrasound is a phrase used by radiologists in reports. This means the ultrasound study is not very good because of increased fat tissue or…
Ovarian Torsion on Ultrasound
Ovarian torsion is twisting of the ovary which cuts off the blood and lymphatic supply to the ovary. This is often accompanied by severe pain, nausea, vomiting, and possible…
Metastatic Bone Lesion on X-ray
Metastatic bone lesions on X-ray become visible when a primary cancer has spread to the bone. Many cancers can have spread to the bone. Most common cancers are breast,…
Abnormally Thickened Endometrium Related to Pregnancy on Ultrasound
Abnormally thickened endometrium related to pregnancy is a common finding when doing ultrasound. There are normal causes related to early pregnancy to potentially deadly conditions like ectopic pregnancy. Ultrasound…
Endometrial Cancer on Ultrasound
Endometrial cancer is often suspected after an abnormal ultrasound demonstrating endometrial thickening. Endometrial cancer often presents in women after menopause with vaginal bleeding. Some of the risk factors for endometrial…
Acute Appendicitis on Ultrasound
Acute appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a finger like pouch that comes off the large intestine in the right lower abdomen. Acute appendicitis causes…
What is Hyperdensity on Head CT?
Hyperdensity is a descriptive term sometimes used in radiology reports. This means that the abnormality is brighter than the surrounding brain. Many abnormalities are hyperdense but one of the most…
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…