Dilated Bile Ducts
Dilated bile ducts can be seen on various imaging studies like ultrasound, CT and MRI. There are many causes, some of which can be benign and ignored while others can…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Prostate MRI
Prostate MRI is a test that provides detailed images of the prostate. The test is most commonly done to look for clinically significant cancer of the prostate. Reporting of prostate…
Lymphoscintigraphy (Sentinel Node Injection) For Breast Cancer
Lymphoscintigraphy for breast cancer is a common and helpful procedure done prior to surgery for breast cancer. This procedure helps the surgeon identify the first lymph node (sentinel node) that…
Interstitial Lung Pattern On Chest X-ray
Interstitial lung pattern on chest X-ray is a common finding in radiology reports which can have numerous causes. This finding can be asymptomatic or have severe and life threatening symptoms….
Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly) On Chest X-ray
An enlarged heart is a common finding on chest X-ray. Enlarged heart has many causes outlined below. Sometimes it’s not the actual heart that is enlarged but fluid around it…
Pneumothorax On Chest X-ray
A pneumothorax or collapsed lung is a diagnosis which can be made on a chest X-ray. This potentially life threatening condition needs a prompt diagnosis and treatment. What is a…
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…
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…