Pelvis

The best test for general evaluation of the ovaries is an ultrasound.   Ultrasound is quick, does not expose you to radiation and is often cheaper than many other tests….

Ultrasound is commonly done to evaluate an early pregnancy.  This is pregnancy in the first trimester or first 12 weeks.  Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to create an image….

Pelvic ultrasound is one of the first tests done for pain.  It allows a detailed view of the female pelvic organs.  Ultrasound uses sound waves to form an image.  There…

Transabdominal ultrasound of the pelvis is an exam of the pelvic organs done by placing the ultrasound transducer on the abdomen. A transvaginal ultrasound of the pelvis is done by…

MRI is frequently done to image the pelvis for a variety of reasons.  Pelvic MRI in women is commonly done to image the uterus and ovaries.  In men, imaging is…

Enlarged lymph nodes on CT in the pelvis can be present because of infections, inflammatory conditions, cancer, or even medications.  Enlarged lymph nodes in the pelvis are those which are…

Stranding around the rectum on CT means that the normally dark fat becomes hazy and lighter.  Stranding around the rectum on CT can be seen with multiple conditions to include…

Proctitis refers to inflammation of the rectum.  This has various causes  to include infectious, radiation treatment, inflammatory bowel disease, fecal impaction and ischemic causes.  Proctitis on CT will present with…

Rectal thickening on CT means that the wall of the rectum is thicker than usual.  This is a subjective findings for which the radiologist uses his experience, especially when it…

Groin collections are common because the groin is where many procedures are done through the femoral artery and vein, like coronary angiograms.  Groin collections also encompass collections found throughout the…

Mass in the groin on CT is a common imaging finding.  The groin is where the thigh meets the abdomen to the left and right side of center.  The groin…

Fluid collections in the pelvis can occur for a variety of reasons.  Some of the reasons are benign or normal and others indicate the presence of disease.  A fluid collection…