Medical Advice on "Radiology"

I had a pelvic CT scan with contrast done. Will this affect my plans to have kids?, Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. The contrast CT scan pelvis has exposed you to radiation of 8 mSv as recorded on the machine. For a 36 year old female patient, this means you ... View thread »

Can a breathing treatment given before a chest x-ray hide lung cancer?, Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query. Please find my observations below. Breathing treatments like nebulizers will not hide any suspected lung cancer when given before taking a chest x-ray. Chest x-ray is a basic investigation ... View thread »

I have shortness of breath and anemia since giving birth. Please advise., Answered by Dr. Chitrangada

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Shortness of breath can occur secondary to anemia postpartum and are interrelated. However, bruising of arm and stomach may indicate underlying coagulopathy or embolic phenomena secondary to deep vein thrombosis. On ... View thread »

Kindly explain whether MRI brain and CSF studies show any relation to NPH., Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. The findings in the report and the images are matching and acceptable (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The term NPH is usually applied in cases where there is abnormal CSF hyperdynamic circulation ... View thread »

I had a dental scan on the day I conceived. Is it fine?, Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The dose of radiation in a dental X-ray is very less and approximately 0.01 mSv. This will not cause any significant harm if you got X-ray done on the day you might have conceived. Please avoid X-rays during the ... View thread »

Is it possible to detect interstitial lung disease on a 64 slice chest CT angiography?, Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Interstitial lung disease can be visualized in 64 slices and 128 slice CT machines (attachment removed to protect patient identity). A particular HRCT chest protocol is to be followed. No contrast is needed ... View thread »

Had removal of myoepithelial carcinoma before three years. Can I have a recurrence of it?, Answered by Dr. Chitrangada

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please give your queries and concerns on pointwise. So that, I can answer them for you. I will point out the abnormalities present in the scan soon ... View thread »

What is the white mass seen above my teeth in MRI?, Answered by Dr. Chitrangada

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The MRI brain looks normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The bright spot on the right side is a small right maxillary sinus polyp which is completely benign. Take care ... View thread »

Are the abnormalities in abdomen X-ray stones?, Answered by Dr. Chitrangada

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I assume the radiographs were taken to evaluate any calculus, stone along the urinary tract. However, the small opacities seen in the pelvis are phleboliths within the veins of your pelvis and not stones. These ... View thread »

What does the chest X-ray of a UTI patient show?, Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chest X-ray done shows mildly increased bilateral lung markings and a mildly enlarged cardiac shadow (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There are no serious concerns about this X-ray. In the chest X- ... View thread »