What Does A Pelvic CT Scan Show?
Pelvic CT scan shows us the anatomy of the pelvis. The pelvis includes the reproductive organs like the uterus and ovaries in women and the prostate in men. We see…
Pelvis
Fluid Collection in the Pelvis on CT
A fluid collection is a common finding in the pelvis on CT, especially in reproductive age women. Other causes of fluid in the pelvis can occur from a variety of…
CT For Pelvic Trauma
CT is a commonly ordered test for all types trauma to the pelvis. CT can let us look inside the pelvis for any injuries to the soft tissues structures such…
Is An Enlarged Prostate Gland Concerning For Cancer?
No. This is more likely to be a result of BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia. This is an increase in the number of cells in the prostate centrally. This is…
Prostate Cancer on CT
Prostate cancer is one of he more common cancers found in men as they get older. Unfortunately, most prostate cancers can not be seen on CT. CT does show…
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…
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…