A Patient's Guide: How To Navigate Your Spine MRI
Posted on Jul 27, 2023
A comprehensive breakdown of spine MRI types, when to use contrast, the difference between a CT scan, appropriate radiology subspecialists, and more.
Posted on Jul 27, 2023
A comprehensive breakdown of spine MRI types, when to use contrast, the difference between a CT scan, appropriate radiology subspecialists, and more.
Posted on May 20, 2019
Also called secondary liver cancer, liver metastases develop when cancer from another part of the body spreads to the liver. In the US and Europe, secondary liver cancer is 18-40 times more common than primary liver cancer (hepatoma).
Posted on May 20, 2019
Focal nodular hyperplasia liver lesions are the second most common benign liver lesion. While usually nonthreatening, differentiating focal nodular hyperplasia lesions from other liver tumors can be very difficult.
Posted on May 20, 2019
Hepatic adenomas are benign epithelial liver lesions. Although rare, they run the risk of malignant transformation, spontaneous hemorrhage, and rupture. Hepatic adenoma liver lesions can also be difficult to differentiate from other liver lesions, and can be mistaken for liver cancer.
Posted on May 14, 2019
Hemangioma liver lesions are noncancerous, abnormal masses of tangled blood vessels found in the liver. While hemangioma liver lesions themselves do not pose a threat, they do present a diagnostic challenge.
Posted on May 14, 2019
Liver lesions are groups of abnormal cells or tissues. Also referred to as a liver mass or tumor, liver lesions can be either benign or malignant. Benign liver lesions are very common and are generally not a cause for concern. Malignant liver lesions, however, require intervention and treatment.
Posted on May 07, 2019
In this exclusive interview with Dr. Patricia Hudgins, find out how a second opinion can help bridge the gap in patient-radiologist communication and empower you in your diagnostic journey.
