Abdomen

Ultrasound for gallbladder pain is one of the most common reasons for an ultrasound of the right upper quadrant.  Gallbladder pain occurs because of stones which block the gallbladder and…

A right upper quadrant ultrasound is done to evaluate symptoms that are thought to arise from structures in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.  The abdomen is broken down…

Ischemic colitis means that the colon is inflamed because of diminished blood flow.   It is more common in older individuals.  Patients can present with abdominal pain and bloody stools….

Abdominal MRI is not necessarily a better test for abdominal pain.   Abdominal MRI is more commonly used to answer more specific questions or further evaluate abnormalities found on other…

Non specific non obstructive bowel gas pattern means the radiologist does not think that there is a bowel blockage based on the X-ray appearance.  The radiologist does believe that the…

Stool in the colon on X-ray can often be seen.  It is seen as speckled material along the periphery of the abdomen where the colon is located.    Excessive stool…

KUB X-ray stands for kidney, ureter and bladder X-ray.   This is an X-ray that may be the first step in diagnosing a condition of the urinary tract.  It is…

Abdominal MRI is a test used to evaluate the abdomen in detail.  The test uses no radiation unlike CT scans.  It is a longer test than CT and may take…

Multiple hypodense liver lesions on CT means that there are multiple darker than liver spots found.  Hypodense means darker than the organ or region the abnormality is in.   Lesion…

Bleeding in the abdomen can occur from a variety of causes which CT can often identify.   Blood on CT will be brighter than simple fluid.  The bleeding can be…

The best test to evaluate the gallbladder is usually an ultrasound.  While many other imaging tests are able to identify abnormalities, ultrasound is the best test to evaluate for gallstones,…