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Radiology Procedure Map by Anatomy
Move cursor over the body for radiology exams information.
HEAD, NECK, SPINE
Plain radiography, or x-ray (with and without contrast agent) to evaluate for abnormal conditions
of the head, neck, and spine, such as bone fracture or dislocation
CT to evaluate cross-sectionally for tumor masses, trauma, vascular disorders or other abnormal conditions
MR (shown here) to evaluate cross-sectionally in various planes for tumor masses, trauma, vascular
disorders or other abnormal conditions
Nuclear medicine to evaluate for abnormal function of the brain or thyroid
Interventional radiology to identify and/or repair vasculature
CHEST, THORAX, BREAST
Plain radiography, or x-ray (with and without contrast agent) to evaluate for abnormal conditions of
the lungs and heart
Mammography to evaluate breast tissue for cancerous and pre-cancerous abnormalities
CT (shown here) to evaluate cross-sectionally for tumor masses, trauma, vascular disorders or other
abnormal conditions of the lungs and heart
MR to evaluate cross-sectionally in various planes for tumor masses, trauma, vascular disorders or other
abnormal conditons of the lungs and heart
Nuclear medicine to evaluate for abnormal function in and around the heart
Interventional radiology to identify and/or repair vasculature
UPPER EXTREMITY (SHOULDER, ARM, WRIST, HAND)
Plain radiography, or x-ray (shown here) (with and without contrast agent) to evaluate for
bone fracture, dislocation, joint and soft tissue swelling, tumor masses, or other disorders of
the shoulders, arms, wrist, and hand
CT to evaluate cross-sectionally for bone and joint disorders, tumor masses, trauma,
vascular disorders or other abnormal conditions
MR to evaluate cross-sectionally in various planes for planes for subtle abnormalities of
bone, joints, and tendons, especially small fractures and tears, and for tumor masses,
vascular disorders or other abnormal conditions
Nuclear medicine to evaluate for bones for metastasis of cancer
Interventional radiology to identify and/or repair vascular disorders, such as narrowed
or damaged arteries and veins
PELVIC / GENITOURINARY
Plain radiography, or x-ray (with and without contrast agent) to evaluate for abnormal conditions
of the male and female reproductive systems, including cancer and infertility
Ultrasound to examine the fetus during pregnancy, evaluate male and female reproductive anatomy,
and to guide biopsy
CT to evaluate the male and female reproductive systems, including uterus, cervix, and
adnexa in women, and prostate in men
Interventional radiology (shown here) to identify and/or repair vasculature or tumor
masses, such as uterine artery fibroids
LOWER EXTREMITY (HIP, LEG, ANKLE, FOOT)
Plain radiography, or x-ray (shown here) (with and without contrast agent) to evaluate for
bone fracture, dislocation, joint and soft tissue swelling, tumor masses, or other disorders of
the hip, leg, ankle, foot
Ultrasound to evaluate for vascular abnormalities such as deep venous thrombosis, or blood clot
CT to evaluate cross-sectionally for bone and joint disorders, tumor masses, trauma,
vascular disorders or other abnormal conditions
MR (shown here) to evaluate cross-sectionally in various planes for planes for subtle
abnormalities of bone, joints, and tendons, especially small fractures and tears, and for
tumor masses, vascular disorders or other abnormal conditions
Nuclear medicine to evaluate for bones for metastasis of cancer
Interventional radiology to identify and/or repair vascular disorders, such as deep
venous thrombosis and narrowed or damaged arteries and veins
ABDOMEN / GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
Plain radiography, or x-ray (with and without contrast agent) to evaluate for abnormal
conditions of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and bowel
Ultrasound to examine abdominal anatomy or guide biopsy in abdominal organs
CT (shown here) to evaluate soft tissue and organs, such as kidney, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder
for disease, such as cancer or infection, or for trauma
Nuclear medicine to evaluate for abnormal function of the GI tract, such as GI bleeding
Interventional radiology to identify and/or repair damaged vessels and abnormal tissue within the abdomen
or GI tract, such as GI bleeding
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