Calcification on Abdominal X-ray
Abdominal calcifications are common and have many causes. Abdominal X-rays can help us determine the cause of the calcification based on the location and appearance. Further imaging with ultrasound or…
Abdomen
Dilated Small Bowel Loops on X-ray
Dilated small bowel loops are wider than normal. There are many causes of dilated small bowel loops. Some of the causes may make you sick while others may be more…
Ulcerative Colitis On CT Scan
Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that primarily affects the colon. Ulcerative colitis is often seen in young to middle aged patients. We can sometimes see findings that are…
Dilated Bile Ducts
Dilated bile ducts can be seen on various imaging studies like ultrasound, CT and MRI. There are many causes, some of which can be benign and ignored while others can…
Liver Masses On CT Scan
Liver masses on CT has many different diagnostic possibilities from benign to serious. The radiologist who reads your CT scan will provide possibilities based on the appearance, your history and…
Umbilical Hernia Symptoms, Causes and Imaging
An umbilical hernia is a common finding found on imaging studies of the abdomen. This is a hernia in the region of the belly button. Many are small and asymptomatic….
Non-Specific Bowel Gas Pattern
A frequently found phrase in radiology reports is “non specific bowel gas pattern”. You will see this in the conclusion or the impression of the report of an abdominal X-ray….