CT Myelogram
A CT myelogram is performed to help
your physician determine the causes of persistent numbness, lower back
pain or neck pain or weakness, or to evaluate back injuries or
sciatica.
To perform this procedure a dye is
inserted into the spinal fluid. The scan is taken of the lower
back vertebrae and/or the neck vertebrae.
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CT or US Guided Needle
Biopsy
 This technique uses a thin needle to obtain a sample of cells from an
abnormality such as a lump.
Guided Needle Biopsy (GNB) is safer
and typically less painful for the patient than other procedures which
involve an incision or take a core of tissue with a larger, cutting
needle. Guided Needle Biopsy is less
expensive than surgical biopsy. GNB does not cause scarring which
may interfere with subsequent surgery or radiologic studies. GNB is an excellent technique for diagnosing many tumors and infectious
processes. For some diseases, including inflammatory conditions
requiring a knowledge of tissue architecture, a surgical biopsy is
preferred.
The specimen obtained during the Guided
Needle Biopsy is sent to a pathology lab for diagnostic
evaluation.
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Hysterosalpingogram
A
hysterosalphingogram is an x-ray examination of the uterus and
fallopian tubes as part of an infertility workup for a woman of child
bearing age. To prevent doing the test on an early pregnancy,
the procedure is usually performed on the 10th day following the start
of a menstrual cycle. Under flouroscopic observation, the
radiologist injects a small amount of water soluble contrast which
fills the endometrial cavity of the uterus and both fallopian
tubes. A number of x-ray images of the findings are taken by the
radiologist.
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Shoulder
CT Arthrogram
A shoulder
arthrogram is a special kind of x-ray using and injection of either
air or dye into a joint space. This contrast material is visible
on the x-ray image and helps the radiologist and your doctor to diagnose
a number of medical conditions including a torn rotator cuff or
adhesions of a joint capsule.
After
the procedure is performed, you may go back home or to work depending
on how you feel. Your x-rays will be developed and your
radiologist will review them. A report of the results will be
sent to your doctor.
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