Does Prostate MRI Show All Cancers?
MRI of the prostate has become a common test ordered to look for cancer of the prostate. The test is read by a radiology doctor who assigns each lesion…
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MRI Prostate For Elevated PSA
MRI of the prostate has become a common test ordered to investigate the cause of an elevated PSA. PSA stands for prostate specific antigen. It is produced by the…
Urinary Tract Infection on CT
Urinary tract infections can involve the bladder, ureters and kidneys. Urinary tract infections occur when bacteria infect the urinary tract, although other organisms like fungus and tuberculosis can also…
What Is A Hysterosalpingogram?
Hysterosalpingography is a procedure used to look at the structure of the uterine cavity. It also is used to look at the Fallopian tube structure and whether they are open…
Focal Colonic Thickening on CT
Focal colonic thickening on CT is common and has multiple causes. Focal thickening involves a short segment of the colon. The thickening may or may not be accompanied by inflammation…
Cytogram Procedure
A cystogram is a radiology procedure to examine the bladder. The procedure is performed by a radiology doctor with the help of a technician. The procedure involves placing a catheter…
Can A CT Detect Colon Cancer?
The quick answer is yes it can, but it’s not reliable. The best test to detect colon cancer is a colonoscopy done by a gastroenterology doctor. Given that CT…
Uterine Fibroids on Ultrasound
Uterine fibroids are the most common masses found in the uterus on ultrasound. Fibroids are benign smooth muscle tumors that the majority of women have by the time of menopause….
Uterine Mass on Ultrasound
Uterine mass on ultrasound is common, with fibroids seen in the majority of women by the time of menopause. Ultrasound of the pelvis is commonly done to evaluate the uterus…
Ovarian Torsion on Ultrasound
Ovarian torsion is twisting of the ovary which cuts off the blood and lymphatic supply to the ovary. This is often accompanied by severe pain, nausea, vomiting, and possible…
Abnormally Thickened Endometrium Related to Pregnancy on Ultrasound
Abnormally thickened endometrium related to pregnancy is a common finding when doing ultrasound. There are normal causes related to early pregnancy to potentially deadly conditions like ectopic pregnancy. Ultrasound…
Endometrial Cancer on Ultrasound
Endometrial cancer is often suspected after an abnormal ultrasound demonstrating endometrial thickening. Endometrial cancer often presents in women after menopause with vaginal bleeding. Some of the risk factors for endometrial…