Abdomen

Ultrasound is an often used test to look at the kidneys and kidney masses. Ultrasound is very good at telling if a kidney mass is suspicious for cancer or if…

Solid masses of the kidney are often discovered on CT incidentally or after another type of imaging exam identifies a mass which needs to be further evaluated. A CT of…

Passing a kidney stone means the kidney stone has gone from the kidney and passed into the ureter or tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. This…

Perinephric stranding on CT means that there is edema or dirty hazy appearance of the normal fat that surrounds each kidney. This is a very common finding that can mean…

The term hydronephrosis refers to a dilated kidney collecting system. The collecting system of the kidney is where the urine is collected before it drains into the ureter and then…

Kidney cysts are a common finding on CT done for any reason. Most of the time they are benign and do not need treatment, Kidney cysts can be completely filled…

Gastroesophageal disease (GERD) is when stomach acid refluxes into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter. This common condition can produce symptoms such as burning sensations in the stomach area,…

Lower GI exam also called a barium enema is a test to evaluate the colon using barium. This test is less commonly performed now because of colonoscopy. It is occasionally…

Abdominal X-rays are often ordered for abdominal pain.  Your doctor may decide to start with an abdominal X-ray since it is fast, inexpensive, readily available and can diagnosis some of…

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…

The small intestine is responsible for digestion and absorption of food. It is a long series of loops or pipes as long as 25 feet long. The small intestine is…