Abdomen

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 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 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 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…

Pancreatic mass is an abnormal growth in the pancreas which is identified on CT. There are many different kinds of masses which can be identified. The most common I see…

Adrenal nodules on CT are common findings often found incidentally or as part of a test done for another reason. Adrenal nodules can range from benign abnormalities which can be…

Adrenal adenomas are the most common adrenal masses. They are benign and most commonly found on CT as an incidental finding, or one that was not expected. Adrenal adenomas increase…

Liver hemangiomas are one of the most common findings of the liver on CT. They are the most common benign tumor of the liver made up of blood vessels. Usually…

Liver cysts on CT are one of the most common findings encountered in the liver. They can range from barely visible and under a centimeter to tens of centimeters in…

Appendicitis is an inflammation the blind ending worm like structure attached to the cecum or start of the colon. Appendicitis is caused by a blockage of this structure resulting in…

Colonic diverticulitis is a commonly seen emergent condition involving an inflamed diverticulum of the colon. A diverticulum is an outpouching of the colon filled with stool or gas. The diverticulum…

Fatty infiltration of the liver on CT is a common finding that often has no symptoms. It can be due to a variety of causes to include: alcohol abuse, obesity,…