Archives: Conditions

Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in a deep vein, usually the leg. Venous duplex ultrasound is first-line imaging. Non-compressibility explained.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a focal dilation of the aorta over 3 cm. Ultrasound is the USPSTF screening modality. How it appears, severity grading.

IVC thrombosis is a clot in the inferior vena cava. Ultrasound shows non-compressible vessel with absent flow; often extends from lower-limb DVT.

Bowel obstruction blocks intestinal contents from passing. Ultrasound shows dilated loops, increased peristalsis, free fluid; useful at point-of-care.

Adrenal masses are growths on the adrenal glands. Ultrasound detects suprarenal lesions; CT or MRI characterizes size and hormone activity.

Mesenteric ischemia is reduced blood flow to the bowel. Doppler ultrasound assesses celiac, SMA, and IMA flow; CT angiography confirms diagnosis.

Hepatic abscess is a collection of pus in the liver. Ultrasound shows hypoechoic or complex fluid; commonly pyogenic or amebic. Drainage is US-guided.

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is the most common pancreatic cancer. Ultrasound shows hypoechoic mass and ductal dilation; CT confirms staging.

Choledocholithiasis is gallstones in the common bile duct. Ultrasound shows duct dilation (>6mm) and shadowing stones; ERCP or MRCP confirms.

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. Ultrasound shows gland enlargement, peripancreatic fluid, or pseudocysts; gallstones a common cause.