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…
Abdomen
Does Fat Stranding on CT Mean Surgery is Needed?
Fat stranding on CT means that the normally dark fat becomes lighter and dirtier looking. Fat stranding on CT can be an important indicator of inflammatory change around an organ…
Fat Stranding On CT
Fat stranding on CT describes the fat next to a structure looking lighter and dirtier than the usual homogeneous dark gray found throughout the body. Often fat stranding on…
Small Low Density Lesion of Pancreas on CT
A common incidental finding on CT is a small low density lesion of the pancreas. By small we usually mean less than a centimeter. By low density, we mean darker…
Too Small To Accurately Characterize Kidney Lesion on CT
It is common to find too small to accurately characterize lesions in the kidneys on CT. These are spots in the kidney which are usually under a centimeter in size….
What is Bowel Gas on X-ray?
Bowel gas is seen on many X-rays of the abdomen and is often a normal expected finding. Gas is either swallowed or formed by the breakdown of foods in your…
Indeterminate Kidney Lesion
Indeterminate kidney lesion on an imaging test means we don’t know exactly what a spot in the kidney is. The lesion or abnormality can be something that is benign and…
Chronic Pancreatits on CT
Chronic pancreatitis is a prolonged inflammatory process of the pancreas that results in scarring and damage to the pancreas. This results in reduced function of the pancreas. In this country,…
Pancreatic Cystic Lesion on CT
A common finding is a pancreatic cyst or cystic lesion on CT of the abdomen done for a variety of reasons. Usually an incidental finding, meaning they are often not…
Kidney Stone CT for Flank Pain
Kidney or renal stone CT for flank pain is one of the most common orders I see for CT, especially from the emergency room. This is usually a non contrast…
CT Scan For Abdominal Pain
CT scan of the abdomen for abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons for ordering a CT scan. Abdominal pain can be caused by many abnormalities, some of…
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma on CT
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is the most common cancer of the pancreas having a very poor prognosis. Pancreatic cancer is most commonly diagnosed when a patient gets a CT scan for abdominal…