Fat Stranding In The Pelvis on CT
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…
Pelvis
Pelvic Calcification on CT
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 on Pelvic Ultrasound
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
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 On CT
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…
Large Amount of Fluid in The Abdomen on CT (Ascites)
Large amount of fluid in the abdomen is always abnormal but has many causes. Often the fluid also extends into the pelvis. The medical term is ascites. The fluid can…
Small Amount of Free Fluid in the Pelvis on CT
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 Ovary on CT
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 on Ovary on CT
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…
Correlate Clinically For Cystitis On CT Scan
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…
Prostate MRI
Prostate MRI is a test that provides detailed images of the prostate. The test is most commonly done to look for clinically significant cancer of the prostate. Reporting of prostate…
Thickened Endometrium On Ultrasound in a Post Menopausal Patient
The endometrium is the lining of the uterus. The endometrium is well seen on ultrasound exams and it’s thickness is usually measured. It is seen a stripe that is brighter…