Kidney Hematoma
Kidney hematomas occur when blood collects around or within the kidney due to trauma, surgery, or underlying abnormalities of the kidney. Imaging plays an important role in diagnosing and monitoring…
Kidney hematomas occur when blood collects around or within the kidney due to trauma, surgery, or underlying abnormalities of the kidney. Imaging plays an important role in diagnosing and monitoring…
The renal veins are blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood away from the kidneys. Imaging of the renal veins allows diagnosing and managing various conditions, including renal vein thrombosis, compression…
The splenic vein is a blood vessel that moves blood from the spleen to the portal vein. Imaging tests are used in diagnosing conditions that affect the splenic vein. In…
Splenic vein thrombosis (SVT) occurs when a clot forms in the splenic vein, obstructing blood flow from the spleen. This condition can lead to complications such as an enlarged spleen,…
Adrenal hemorrhage is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition caused by bleeding into the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys, play an important role in…
Intrahepatic biliary dilatation is a condition where the bile ducts within the liver become enlarged, often due to an obstruction or blockage. Medical imaging plays an important role in detecting…
Pericholecystic fluid means there is fluid around the gallbladder. Fluid around the gallbladder may indicate underlying pathology, most notably inflammation. This article discusses pericholecystic fluid including causes and imaging tests…
The descending colon is part of the large intestine. Its primary function is to store and process waste as it prepares for excretion. Imaging plays an important role in evaluation…
Ileitis is an inflammation of the ileum, which is the last part of the small intestine. Ileitis is often associated with gastrointestinal disorders like Crohn’s disease and infectious diseases. Imaging…
Mesenteric lymph nodes are bean-shaped glands located in the mesentery, the membrane that attaches the intestines to the abdominal wall. These lymph nodes play a important role in the body’s…
Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of a kidney. Neohrectomy is a procedure performed for various reasons, such as treating kidney cancer, chronic kidney disease, or traumatic kidney injury. Medical imaging…
Parapelvic cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form in the renal sinus, an area within the central kidney near the pelvis. Unlike other kidney cysts, parapelvic cysts are not related to…