The appendix is a blind-ending tubular structure arising from the cecum. Appendicitis results from an acute inflammation of the appendix and creates the most common abdominal surgical… Read more “Appendicitis Imaging”

Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare, aggressive tumor arising from the adrenal cortex that typically presents late with a large mass. The increased use of cross-sectional imaging for unrelated reasons has led to… Read more “Adrenal Carcinoma Imaging”

Adrenocortical adenoma is the most common adrenal tumour. This lesion is frequently encountered on cross-sectional imaging that has been performed for unrelated reasons. Adrenal adenoma manifests various imaging features on CT, MRI and positron emission tomography/CT.Adenomas of the adrenal gland are… Read more “Adrenocortical adenoma”

Cerebral venous thrombosis (venous sinus thrombosis) is caused by clots in the dural venous sinuses and accounts for 0.5% to 1% of all strokes.  CVT results in an increased… Read more “Brain Imaging in Venous Sinus Thrombosis”

The most commonly used classification system separates vascular lesions into arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), which may be either pial or dural, depending on the location of the shunt; cavernous hemangiomas (or cavernomas);… Read more “Brain Imaging in Venous Vascular Malformations”

The radiographer, also known as a “radiologic technologist” in some countries such as the United States, is a specially trained healthcare professional that uses sophisticated technology and positioning techniques… Read more “Radiology”

Arachnoiditis is a broad term denoting inflammation of the meninges and subarachnoid space. It is characterized by thickening of the arachnoid membrane and dura mater adhesions that… Read more “Arachnoiditis”

Metastasis to the brain is the most feared complication of systemic cancer and the most common intracranial tumor in adults. The incidence of brain metastasis is rising… Read more “Brain Metastasis Imaging”

Cysticercosis is an infection caused by the eggs of Taenia solium, or pork tapeworm. It is the most common parasitic infestation affecting the central nervous system (CNS), and… Read more “CNS Imaging in Cysticercosis”

The accurate interpretation of images of the postsurgical breast depends on the availability of high-quality pictures and pertinent medical and surgical breast history. Many findings can be… Read more “Postsurgical Breast Imaging”