Pelvis

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…

Small amount of free fluid in the pelvis is a common finding on pelvic CT. This is often a normal finding in women related to ovulation. In men, it is…

Complex cyst in the ovary on CT means that the cyst does not contain simple fluid or water. There is more complexity to the fluid. On CT, a simple cyst…

Cyst in the ovaries are commonly found on CTs obtained for various reasons including pelvic pain. Cysts can vary in size from less than 1 centimeter to large masses that…

Cystitis usually indicates an infection or inflammatory process of the bladder. Infectious cystitis that is treated with antibiotics is usually diagnosed using an analysis of your urine. There are other…