Obstructive Bowel Gas Pattern on X-ray
Obstructive bowel gas pattern means the small or large intestine is obstructed. This can be a complete high grade obstruction where nothing gets through or a partial obstruction. Patients often…
Abdomen
Low Ejection Fraction on HIDA and Gallbladder Dysfunction
A HIDA scan (hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan) with calculation of ejection fraction is done to evaluate the function of the gallbladder. In this test, we see how well the…
Can Fat Stranding on CT Mean Cancer?
Fat stranding on CT means that the normally dark uniform fat has patchy brighter densities within. The fat becomes dirty in appearance. Fat stranding on CT can indicate many different…
Does Fat Stranding On CT Mean Infection?
Fat stranding on CT means that the fat which is ordinarily dark and uniform becomes dirty looking with brighter patchy areas. This can happen for many reasons including infection. Fat…
Nuclear Medicine Test For Gallbladder (HIDA Scan)
Nuclear medicine scan for the gallbladder is called a HIDA scan (hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan). The test is most commonly done to look for disease of the gallbladder like…
What Can An Ultrasound of the Abdomen Show?
An ultrasound of the abdomen routinely looks at abdominal structures like the liver, gallbladder, bile duct, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, and aorta. The test Is done for abdominal symptoms or…
Non Contrast CT Of The Abdomen
Non contrast CT of the abdomen is done without contrast given through the vein. This is a study that can be limited because iv contrast can help us make…
CT Limited by Lack Of IV Contrast
CT limited by lack of iv contrast is found in radiology reports when there is a need to alert the referring doctor to the limitation of the study. IV…
Can A CT Tell If There is A Kidney Infection?
A CT can often identify a kidney infection or pyelonephritis. The CT is better done with contrast given through a vein. The contrast let’s us see the infection and any…
Can an X-ray of the Abdomen tell if the Bowel is Blocked?
Not always is the quick answer. Bowel obstructions or bowel blockages do not always show up on X-rays of the abdomen. When we say bowel, we mean the small intestine…
Can CT Identify Cancer in the Abdomen?
Yes, but not always. CT is excellent at showing the organs, lymph nodes and surrounding structures which can be involved with cancer. We can not always see cancer in…
Can CT Tell Us Why There is Bleeding In Abdomen?
Yes, it can often tell us where bleeding is coming from. There are many causes of bleeding in the abdomen. Bleeding can occur when a growth or tumor in an…