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Fibroids
What are fibroids? Uterine leiomyomas (also referred to as fibroids or myomas) are the most common pelvic neoplasm in females. Fibroids are noncancerous monoclonal tumors arising from the smooth muscle cells… Read More »Fibroids
Cholangiogram
What is a cholangiogram? A cholangiogram is a diagnostic test used to evaluate the gallbladder and bile ducts, which is the ductal system that connects the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder with the intestine. Bile refers… Read More »Cholangiogram
Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation vs. Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
what is percutaneous vertebroplasty? ln vertebroplasty, the material is placed directly into the fracture site to attempt to stabilize the site. This procedure may involve no manipulation or only external reduction by extension, i.e., physical… Read More »Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation vs. Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
PleurX Catheter
Manage fluid buildup in the comfort of your home Doctors recommend the PleurX Drainage catheter System for the following conditions: Pleural effusion – fluid buildup around your lungs, which can make breathing more difficult. Malignant… Read More »PleurX Catheter
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that are most commonly found in the legs. There are several different types of varicose veins, including: Reticular veins: These are small, thin veins that are found just under… Read More »Varicose Veins
Kybella – Melt away your double chin
Unwanted accumulation of fat under the chin can be reduced with the help of the secondary bile acid deoxycholic acid now marketed under the name Kybella. There have been several studies demonstrating Kybellas efficacy in… Read More »Kybella – Melt away your double chin
Kidney Tumor Ablation
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) ranks third in the world in terms of morbidity among malignant neoplasms of the genitourinary system after tumors of the prostate and bladder. In terms of the growth rate… Read More »Kidney Tumor Ablation
Peripheral Artery Disease
What is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is an inflammatory disease that most often affects the arteries of the lower extremities, less often the upper ones, in which the blood vessels are… Read More »Peripheral Artery Disease
CT and MRI Hepatic Mass enhancement
PATTERNS OF HEPATIC MASS ENHANCEMENT ARTERIAL PHASE DLAYED PHASE IMAGES DIAGNOSIS Hyperenhancing Hypoenhancing HCC/hypervascular mets/enoma Hypoenhancing Hypoenhancing Metastasis Hyperenhancing Isoenhancing Focal Nodular Hyperplasia – FNH Hyperenhancing Hyperenhancing Flash-filling hemangioma Hypoenhancing Hyperenhancing Cholangio Carcinoma Periph nodular… Read More »CT and MRI Hepatic Mass enhancement