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…
Pelvis
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…
Uterine Fibroids On MRI
Uterine fibroids which are also called leiomyomas are the most common benign tumors of the uterus. They are often found on imaging studies of the pelvis such as MRI. Fibroids…
Enlarged Prostate: Symptoms, Causes, Imaging
An enlarged prostate gland becomes more common with with age. An enlarged prostate gland can produce significant urinary symptoms. Enlarged prostate glands are often seen on imaging of the pelvis…
Calcifications In The Pelvis On X-Ray
One of the more common findings we see on pelvic X-rays is small white spots or calcifications. These calcifications commonly arise from pelvic blood vessels but can represent other…