Our Imaging Services and Interventional Radiology

Imaging Services

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI):
MRI can be used to evaluate any part of the body, in order to diagnose internal injuries or conditions, or to monitor effects of medications and treatments.

Ultrasound:
Ultrasound provides a safe and effective way of examining internal organs and diagnosing disease. Ultrasound is used to image organs such as the liver, gall bladder, spleen, kidneys, pancreas, pelvic organs, breasts and to evaluate pregnancy. Ultrasound is also used to evaluate blood flow in major blood vessels, which is called “Doppler Ultrasound.”

Nuclear Medicine:
Nuclear medicine uses very small amounts of radioactive material, either injected into a vein in the arm, inhaled or swallowed, to diagnose and treat disease. Common tests and treatments in nuclear medicine include:

Lung Ventilation Scans: These scans can help detect blood clots and other problems by showing how well air is distributed inside the lungs.
Gallbladder and Liver Scans: These scans help detect cirrhosis, hepatitis cysts and other conditions. The gall bladder helps the body digest fat. This organ sometimes develops painful stones.
Renal (kidney) Scans: These scans can detect kidney tumors, cysts, obstructions and other problems. Nuclear scans give information about the structure and function of the kidneys.

PET/CT:
PET/CT scans are a type of nuclear medicine imaging to diagnose and treat many types of cancers. This scan uses both CT scan and MRI scanning together and is used to evaluate how well the body’s organs and tissues are functioning.

CT Scan:
A CT scan combines x-rays and computers to image any body part. A CT scan is done to look for injuries, tumors, or other disease. It can be used to study the organs and vascular system within the neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, head or extremities.

CT Guided Biopsy and Drainage:
A CT scanner is used to guide a needle or catheter to the area of the body being examined. An interventional radiologist can accurately obtain a sample of tissue or fluid for laboratory analysis. This procedure is performed on an outpatient basis.

Biopsy:
Biopsy is the removal of a sample of tissue or cells from the body for examination. A pathologist usually does the examination of the tissue or cells. The tissue or cells are generally examined under a microscope to determine the presence of any abnormality.

Needle Aspiration:
A needle is inserted into a lump, and fluid and/or tissue is removed for examination.