Can a CT Scan Detect Bladder Cancer?
Bladder cancer most commonly forms in the lining of your urinary bladder. CT scans can detect some bladder cancers. We can also use CT scans to see if the bladder…
Pelvis
Can A CT Scan Detect Ovarian Cancer?
CT scans can detect some ovarian cancers but not all. CT scans can tell us that there is a pelvic mass but it can not say whether it is cancer….
Pelvic MRI For Ovarian Cysts
A pelvic MRI is often done to further evaluate cysts seen on other tests like ultrasound. Pelvic MRI can often characterize ovarian cysts and other lesions into risk categories for…
MRI Pelvis With And Without Contrast
An MRI of the pelvis with and without contrast is done to evaluate the internal contents of the pelvis in men and women. The test is done for various indications…
What Does A Pelvic CT Scan Show?
Pelvic CT scan shows us the anatomy of the pelvis. The pelvis includes the reproductive organs like the uterus and ovaries in women and the prostate in men. We see…
Fluid Collection in the Pelvis on CT
A fluid collection is a common finding in the pelvis on CT, especially in reproductive age women. Other causes of fluid in the pelvis can occur from a variety of…
CT For Pelvic Trauma
CT is a commonly ordered test for all types trauma to the pelvis. CT can let us look inside the pelvis for any injuries to the soft tissues structures such…
Is An Enlarged Prostate Gland Concerning For Cancer?
No. This is more likely to be a result of BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia. This is an increase in the number of cells in the prostate centrally. This is…
Prostate Cancer on CT
Prostate cancer is one of he more common cancers found in men as they get older. Unfortunately, most prostate cancers can not be seen on CT. CT does show…
Does Prostate MRI Show All Cancers?
MRI of the prostate has become a common test ordered to look for cancer of the prostate. The test is read by a radiology doctor who assigns each lesion…
MRI Prostate For Elevated PSA
MRI of the prostate has become a common test ordered to investigate the cause of an elevated PSA. PSA stands for prostate specific antigen. It is produced by the…
Urinary Tract Infection on CT
Urinary tract infections can involve the bladder, ureters and kidneys. Urinary tract infections occur when bacteria infect the urinary tract, although other organisms like fungus and tuberculosis can also…