Ultrasound For Pelvic Pain in Early Pregnancy
Ultrasound is the preferred test for evaluation in early pregnancy. Often this is done for pelvic pain and spotting. Pelvic pain is a non specific symptom in early pregnancy. …
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Ectopic Pregnancy Versus Corpus Luteum on Ultrasound
An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus. This is most commonly seen in the Fallopian tubes but can occur in other places like the cervix, ovary…
Ectopic Pregnancy on Ultrasound
Ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterine cavity. This most commonly occurs in the Fallopian tubes. Other less common places include the cervix, ovary and abdomen. Patient…
Best Imaging Test For Ovaries
The best test for general evaluation of the ovaries is an ultrasound. Ultrasound is quick, does not expose you to radiation and is often cheaper than many other tests….
Ultrasound For Early Pregnancy
Ultrasound is commonly done to evaluate an early pregnancy. This is pregnancy in the first trimester or first 12 weeks. Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to create an image….
Pelvic Ultrasound For Female Pelvic Pain
Pelvic ultrasound is one of the first tests done for pain. It allows a detailed view of the female pelvic organs. Ultrasound uses sound waves to form an image. There…
Transabdominal versus Transvaginal Ultrasound of The Pelvis
Transabdominal ultrasound of the pelvis is an exam of the pelvic organs done by placing the ultrasound transducer on the abdomen. A transvaginal ultrasound of the pelvis is done by…
Small Amount of Free Fluid in The Pelvis On MRI
MRI is frequently done to image the pelvis for a variety of reasons. Pelvic MRI in women is commonly done to image the uterus and ovaries. In men, imaging is…
Enlarged Lymph Nodes In The Pelvis on CT
Enlarged lymph nodes on CT in the pelvis can be present because of infections, inflammatory conditions, cancer, or even medications. Enlarged lymph nodes in the pelvis are those which are…
Stranding Around the Rectum on CT
Stranding around the rectum on CT means that the normally dark fat becomes hazy and lighter. Stranding around the rectum on CT can be seen with multiple conditions to include…
Proctitis on CT
Proctitis refers to inflammation of the rectum. This has various causes to include infectious, radiation treatment, inflammatory bowel disease, fecal impaction and ischemic causes. Proctitis on CT will present with…
Rectal Thickening on CT
Rectal thickening on CT means that the wall of the rectum is thicker than usual. This is a subjective findings for which the radiologist uses his experience, especially when it…