Fluid Collection in the Abdomen on CT
Fluid collection in the abdomen has many different causes. This means the collection is organized and not free flowing. Fluid collections can be of various consistencies, from simple fluid to…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Groin Fluid Collection On CT
Groin collections are common because the groin is where many procedures are done through the femoral artery and vein, like coronary angiograms. Groin collections also encompass collections found throughout the…
Correlate Clinically For Pancreatitis on CT
Correlate clinically means that the radiologist believes a finding may represent an abnormality on CT. The radiologist would like confirmation of this suspicion with the patient’s history and additional testing….
Fluid Collection on Ultrasound
Ultrasound is commonly used to diagnose or characterize fluid collections. Fluid collections can occur in many different parts of the body. There are many different types of collections that can…
Mass in The Groin on CT
Mass in the groin on CT is a common imaging finding. The groin is where the thigh meets the abdomen to the left and right side of center. The groin…
Fluid Collection on CT in the Pelvis
Fluid collections in the pelvis can occur for a variety of reasons. Some of the reasons are benign or normal and others indicate the presence of disease. A fluid collection…
Fat Stranding In The Pelvis on CT
Fat stranding means that the normally dark fat is replaced by a brighter fuzzy appearance. This can be a small area or involving most of the pelvis. Fat stranding is…
Can CT detect a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
A deep vein thrombus is a clot that develops in a deep vein. This can be in the arms, legs, or pelvis. A deep vein thrombus can be a deadly…
Pelvic Calcification on CT
Calcification is an accumulation of calcium salts in the body. Calcifications can occur anywhere and commonly occur in the pelvis. Calcifications are usually white on CT and are easy to…
Is A Non Contrast CT Of The Abdomen Enough?
It depends on what your looking for, but in general no. Non contrast means that no oral or IV contrast is given. I’d say that the non contrast CT…
Why Is Oral contrast Needed for CT?
Oral contrast is given as a drink before a CT scan to highlight the bowel. Often there is a 1-2 hour wait before scanning takes place to allow enough…
Why is IV contrast Useful For CT?
IV contrast injected through a vein prior to your CT highlights organs, blood vessels and bowel loops on a CT scan. Structures throughout the body get highlighted to different degrees…