Urinary Tract Infection on CT
Urinary tract infections can involve the bladder, ureters and kidneys. Urinary tract infections occur when bacteria infect the urinary tract, although other organisms like fungus and tuberculosis can also…
Abdomen
Fluid Around Gallbladder on Ultrasound
Fluid around the gallbladder on ultrasound can be caused by multiple conditions, but raises concern for an inflamed gallbladder or cholecystitis. Ultrasound of the gallbladder and right upper abdomen are…
Ultrasound for Gallbladder Pain
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…
Right Upper Quadrant Ultrasound
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 on X-ray
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….
Is Abdominal MRI A Better Test For Abdominal Pain?
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 on X-ray
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 Colon on X-ray and Fecal Impaction
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…
What Is A KUB X-Ray?
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…
What’s an Abdominal MRI For?
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
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 on CT
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…