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…
Abdomen
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…
Focal Colonic Thickening on CT
Focal colonic thickening on CT is common and has multiple causes. Focal thickening involves a short segment of the colon. The thickening may or may not be accompanied by inflammation…
Best Test For The Gallbladder
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,…
Timed Esophogram Procedure For Achalasia
Timed esophogram procedure is done to evaluate how the esophagus empties. It is often ordered for Achalasia. I have seen it ordered for other conditions such as eosinophilic esophagitis. …
Fluid around the Liver On CT
Fluid around the liver on CT has many different causes. Often times, the history and imaging appearance of the fluid can narrow down the possibilities. The fluid can be simple…
Free Air on CT (Pneumoperitoneum)
Free air or pneumoperitoneum is air that is in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen. This is abnormal because the only air seen should be within bowel. The peritoneal cavity…
Can A CT Detect Colon Cancer?
The quick answer is yes it can, but it’s not reliable. The best test to detect colon cancer is a colonoscopy done by a gastroenterology doctor. Given that CT…
Acute Appendicitis on Ultrasound
Acute appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a finger like pouch that comes off the large intestine in the right lower abdomen. Acute appendicitis causes…