CT scan of the Chest (Thorax) is done to further study an abnormality or a problem that is detected on a plain chest X-ray. Chest CT can also be done to look for enlarged lymph nodes, problems with the heart, aorta, esophagus, lungs and tissues present in the chest. Some of the co...
Persistent loin pain and a normal CT KUB can present a significant challenge to urologists. A thorough history and examination may well identify the underlying cause. Further investigations may be indicated, but the benefits of more invasive testing and further radiation exposure must be carefully ...
Fig. 2. CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast, coronal view. The gallbladder is not visualized, and there is air present within the gallbladder fossa (highlighted by a red square). The yellow arrow indicates the "stack of coins" sign, which is characteristic of small bowel obstruction, showin...
When we suspect that someone may have a kidney stone, we talked about some of the testing that can be done, such as a low-dose CT scan. I knew we were supposed to get a noncontrast CT scan, but I didn't realize that there are low-dose CTs for this, like we have for lung canc...
Not all stones are visible on X-ray, so your doctor may also do a CT scan, which can show: The size and location of a stone Whether a stone is blocking your urinary tract Any conditions that may have caused your stones During an X-ray or CT scan, your doctor may also use a contr...
Rather, they outline medulla and, to a lesser degree, the renal cortex. Although one might look for like densities in the urinary collecting system in urolithiasis, neither the present radiograph nor the CT scan of the same patient (Figure) shows that that area is affected. The plain ...
Results: Maximum diameter on X-ray KUB ranged from 3 to 48 mm, surface area from 6.88 to 1478 mm2 , CT scan diameter from 3 to 48 mm and volume from 14 .15 to 36760 mm3 . Smaller stones trended towards prolate ellipsoid (rugby-ball shaped), stones between 8 and 15 mm towards ...
Not all stones are visible on X-ray, so your doctor may also do a CT scan, which can show: The size and location of a stone Whether a stone is blocking your urinary tract Any conditions that may have caused your stones During an X-ray or CT scan, your doctor may also use a contr...
Not all stones are visible on X-ray, so your doctor may also do a CT scan, which can show: The size and location of a stone Whether a stone is blocking your urinary tract Any conditions that may have caused your stones During an X-ray or CT scan, your doctor may also use a contr...