Pelvis

A pelvic MRI is often done to further evaluate cysts seen on other tests like ultrasound.  Pelvic MRI can often characterize ovarian cysts and other lesions into risk categories for…

An MRI of the pelvis with and without contrast is done to evaluate the internal contents of the pelvis in men and women.  The test is done for various indications…

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…

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 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…

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 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…

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 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…

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…