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Specializing in diagnostic radiology, Dr. Jerome Barakos, MD is one of the country's best rated doctors. He currently sees patients in San francisco, California. Dr. Barakos holds a medical degree from ...
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Jerome Barakos, M.D.
- San Francisco, CA
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Abnormal findings abdominal/Pelvic CT scan?
The finding of "haziness" means this is consistent with a low level of inflammation, which is along the lower limits of detectability using a CT scan. In other words, there may READ MORE
The finding of "haziness" means this is consistent with a low level of inflammation, which is along the lower limits of detectability using a CT scan. In other words, there may be a low level of IBD taking place. Misty/hazy mesentery is a term used to describe the CT appearance of mesenteric fat with increased attenuation. Just as with fat stranding elsewhere, a number of processes can lead to the appearance including infiltration by inflammatory cells, edema, lymphatic accumulation, hemorrhage, tumor infiltration, and fibrosis.
How long does it take for radioactive iodine to leave the body?
For DIAGNOSTIC radioactive iodine (iodine-123), it lasts a few days until you can’t detect it. For THERAPEUTIC radioactive iodine (iodine-131), it lasts about a month. If you READ MORE
For DIAGNOSTIC radioactive iodine (iodine-123), it lasts a few days until you can’t detect it.
For THERAPEUTIC radioactive iodine (iodine-131), it lasts about a month. If you get iodine-131, your doctor may give you more detailed instructions.
For THERAPEUTIC radioactive iodine (iodine-131), it lasts about a month. If you get iodine-131, your doctor may give you more detailed instructions.
Can an X-ray show torn ligaments in the knee?
X-ray does not allow for visualization of internal soft tissues of the knee (ligaments and meniscus) and is primarily meant to evaluate the bones and to check for a joint effusion READ MORE
X-ray does not allow for visualization of internal soft tissues of the knee (ligaments and meniscus) and is primarily meant to evaluate the bones and to check for a joint effusion (joint effusion (fluid on the knee) may be a secondary feature of a torn ligament). A torn ligament can often be detected upon a physical examination. MRI is the imaging gold standard in the evaluation of an internal derangement of the knee (e.g., torn ligament or meniscus).
