Understand your radiology reports. Select a modality to explore common terms and findings.
CT scans use X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. They are particularly useful for detecting bone fractures, tumors, and internal bleeding.
For soft tissue detail, consider MRI. For quick bone assessment, standard X-rays may suffice. For real-time imaging, ultrasound is an option.
X-rays provide fast, low-cost imaging for bones, lungs, and lines/tubes placement.
Use CT for cross-sectional detail or MRI for soft tissue.
MRI uses powerful magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of organs and soft tissues. Excellent for brain, spine, and joint imaging.
For faster imaging or bone detail, consider CT. For real-time imaging without radiation, ultrasound is an option. Functional MRI (fMRI) can show brain activity.
Low-dose X-ray optimized for breast cancer screening and diagnosis.
Breast ultrasound or MRI can complement dense breast evaluation.
Combines metabolic imaging with CT anatomy for cancer staging and therapy response.
CT or MRI may further characterize lesions; PET-MRI is an alternative in some centers.
Nuclear medicine study for detecting bone turnover, metastases, and fractures.
Correlate hotspots with CT/MRI; PET-CT may be used for lytic lesions.
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create real-time images. Commonly used for pregnancy monitoring and examining organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys.
For more detailed imaging, CT or MRI may be recommended. Doppler ultrasound can assess blood flow. 3D/4D ultrasound provides enhanced visualization during pregnancy.
Real-time X-ray guidance for procedures and swallowing studies.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Catheter-based iodinated contrast angiography for vessels.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Nuclear medicine tomographic imaging of perfusion and function.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Hybrid metabolic + soft-tissue imaging with low CT dose.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Low-dose dual-energy X-ray for bone density and body composition.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
CT tailored for coronary and cardiac structural assessment.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
MRI sequences for myocardium, function, perfusion, tissue characterization.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Noninvasive coronary artery CT angiography.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Ultrasound of heart under exercise or pharmacologic stress.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Ultrasound assessment of cardiac structure and function.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Ultrasound with Doppler for carotid plaque and stenosis.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Ultrasound to detect DVT and venous insufficiency.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Ultrasound of intracranial flow velocities.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Ultrasound for pregnancy dating, anatomy, and growth.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Microbubble contrast for perfusion assessment without radiation.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Ultrasound-based tissue stiffness mapping.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Ultrasound or MR-based liver stiffness for fibrosis staging.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Nuclear medicine ventilation-perfusion study for PE workup.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Cholescintigraphy for gallbladder function and obstruction.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Nuclear medicine renogram for perfusion and drainage.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Scintigraphy measuring gastric emptying of solids/liquids.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
PET with NaF for high-sensitivity bone metastasis detection.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
Low-dose 3D dental/ENT imaging with cone-beam geometry.
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
