Terms like “ileostomy” and “colostomy” often appear in reports for patients who have undergone major intestinal surgery. Understanding these procedures and their imaging is important for diagnosing abnormalities. This article…
The hepatic vein is responsible for draining blood from the liver back to the heart. Imaging studies like ultrasounds, CT scans, or MRIs often reference the hepatic vein. Understanding its…
Renal vein thrombosis (RVT) is where a blood clot forms in one or both renal veins, disrupting blood flow from the kidneys. Renal vein thrombosis is detected through imaging studies….
A splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) is identified during imaging studies. Its presence on a radiology report can raise questions about its significance and management. In this article, we’ll discuss how…
Biliary stricture is a condition where a bile duct becomes narrowed leading to disrupted bile flow. This can cause symptoms such as jaundice, abdominal pain, and digestive issues. Early detection…
Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a specialized, non-invasive imaging procedure used to examine the bile and pancreatic ducts. This procedure is common in diagnosing and evaluating conditions such as gallstones,…
The double duct sign refers to the simultaneous dilation of the common bile duct (CBD) and the pancreatic duct. This is detected using imaging tests like CT or MRI. Early…
A dilated pancreatic duct can be found on imaging tests of the pancreas. While a dilated pancreatic duct can sometimes be a sign of pancreatic cancer, it’s important to note…
The pancreatic duct plays an important role in digestion by transporting digestive enzymes to the small intestine. Imaging tests like MRI are used to diagnose abnormalities of the pancreatic duct….
Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) are two tests used to evaluate the biliary and pancreatic ducts. MRCP is an imaging test that uses MRI while ERCP…
A T2 hyperintense lesion in the liver is a finding detected on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. These lesions appear brighter (hyperintense) on T2-weighted images than the liver. T2 hyperintensity…
The porta hepatis is where blood vessels, bile ducts, and nerves enter and leave the liver. Imaging of this region allows diagnosis of liver-related diseases. This article focuses on imaging…