Pelvis

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…

Fat stranding means that the normally dark fat is replaced by a brighter fuzzy appearance.  This can be a small area or involving most of the pelvis.  Fat stranding is…

Calcification is an accumulation of calcium salts in the body.  Calcifications can occur anywhere and commonly occur in the pelvis.  Calcifications are usually white on CT and are easy to…

Small amount of free fluid in a reproductive aged women on ultrasound is a common and normal finding.  Small amount of free fluid in the pelvis is a non specific…

Enlarged ovary on ultrasound is usually because of some underlying abnormality. Usually ovaries are about 4 cm in size when measured in greatest dimension with some normal variation.  Enlarged ovary…

Diffuse bladder wall thickening is a common finding on CT but one which often does not indicate a specific diagnosis.  Diffuse bladder wall thickening is probably most commonly seen when…