Your doctor may want to get a closer look at the inside of your shoulder. X-rays will show any obvious injuries to the bones, and a CT scan can give a more detailed view. AnMRIscan orultrasoundcan show if the tissues around your shoulder are damaged. ...
Urinalysis will show infection and your overall health. Urine cultures may show which germ is causing your infection. CT or MRI pictures may be used if you have UTIs often or do not respond to treatment. You may be given contrast liquid to help the pictures show up better. Tell a health...
ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), informed consentOBJECTIVES: To establish the level of patient knowledge of ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); to describe patient information-seeking behaviour before attendance; ...
CT or MRI pictures may show problems in your brain that can cause bipolar disorder. Contrast liquid may be given to help your brain show up better in the pictures. Tell the healthcare provider if you have ever had an allergic reaction to contrast liquid. Do not enter the MRI room with ...
MRIshows damage or disease that affects the cartilage and cushions between your disks. CT scans give outlines of all the structures around your spinal canal and can show if anything is pressing on your nerves. A myelogram is a procedure where your doctor uses a dye to show the movement of...
An aneurysm of any type is an extremely serious condition. When there are signs of aneurysm present, the person experiencing them should see a doctor so diagnostic tests can be performed. Aneurysms can usually be diagnosed using a computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),...
Use of MRI and CT for fat imaging in children and youth: what have we learned about obesity, fat distribution and metabolic disease risk? Obes Rev 2012; in press.Samara A, Ventura E, Alfadda A, Goran M (2012) Use of MRI and CT for fat imaging in children and youth: what have we...
MRInodulethyroidOBJECTIVE. The objective of this study was to determine the proportion of incidental thyroid nodules (ITNs) reported on CT or MRI that receive additional workup and the factors that influence workup. A secondary aim was to evaluate the effect of the American College of Radiology...
Incidental thyroid nodules on CT and MRI: discordance between what we report and what receives workup. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2015. May.Incidental Thyroid Nodules on CT or MRI:Discordance Between What We Report and What Receives Workup. Tanpitukpongse TP,Grady AT,Sosa JA,et al. American ...
Blood tests may also be used to check for specific antibodies that are attacking healthy cells by mistake. An x-ray, CT, or MRI may be used to check your joints or organs for damage. Do not enter the MRI room with any metal. Metal can cause serious damage. Tell the healthcare ...