Dilated Bile Ducts on Ultrasound
The bile duct carries bile from the liver to the intestine. Bile helps with digestion. The bile duct is partially imaged in ultrasound tests. The technologist who performs then ultrasound…
Abdomen
Right Upper Quadrant Ultrasound For Pain
Right upper quadrant ultrasound for pain is a quick way to assess the right upper abdomen. The test looks at the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, right kidney and pancreas. Abnormalities…
Limited Visualization of Pancreas on Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of structures in your body. Ultrasound is done by a specially trained technologist. The quality and accuracy of the exam is…
Right Upper Abdominal Pain on CT
CT for right upper abdominal pain is commonly ordered to identify the cause. This is often referred to as right upper quadrant pain. The abdomen is divided into quadrants in…
Recommend MRI for Pancreatic Low Density Abnormality on CT
Low density abnormalities of the pancreas on CT are commonly identified. The diagnosis can sometimes not be made on CT alone. MRI of the abdomen is often recommended because it…
Recommend MRI For Pancreatic Abnormality On Ultrasound
Recommend MRI for pancreatic abnormality on ultrasound is a common scenario on ultrasounds. An abnormal spot is seen and the radiologist recommends an MRI to take a closer look. The…
Fat stranding About The Appendix
Fat stranding about the appendix means that there is usually edema or inflammatory change involving the appendix. This does not however diagnose appendicitis because there can be other causes of…
Fluid Collection in the Abdomen on CT
Fluid collection in the abdomen has many different causes. This means the collection is organized and not free flowing. Fluid collections can be of various consistencies, from simple fluid to…
Correlate Clinically For Pancreatitis on CT
Correlate clinically means that the radiologist believes a finding may represent an abnormality on CT. The radiologist would like confirmation of this suspicion with the patient’s history and additional testing….
Can CT detect a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
A deep vein thrombus is a clot that develops in a deep vein. This can be in the arms, legs, or pelvis. A deep vein thrombus can be a deadly…
Is A Non Contrast CT Of The Abdomen Enough?
It depends on what your looking for, but in general no. Non contrast means that no oral or IV contrast is given. I’d say that the non contrast CT…
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…