X-ray X-ray refers to the process of exposing the body to X-rays and recording the rays for conversion into an image. The CT examination also makes use of the mechanism of X-rays. This is why CT is correctly called “X-ray computed tomography”. If you mean the conventional simple X-ray in everyday clinical practice, it is … X-ray | Radiology
CT Ultrasound, or “sonography”, is the most commonly performed imaging procedure in everyday clinical practice. It uses sound waves that are reflected from different organ structures to produce images, thus allowing the organs to be distinguished. It works without the harmful X-rays. The ultrasound examination can be performed quickly, very easily and as often as … CT | Radiology
The formation of a so-called horseshoe kidney always occurs when the lower kidney poles of the two kidneys merge. Already in the womb, the kidneys are created thereby already somewhat shifted and no longer resemble the normal development. However, the ureters develop normally. What is a horseshoe kidney? When, during the development of an embryo … Horseshoe Kidney: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Contrast media can be used in various imaging procedures, such as X-ray, CT or MRI. They serve to better recognize possible disease processes and can make even small, pathological changes in our body visible. The group of contrast media includes various drugs that are optimized for the respective examination. In computer tomography (CT), for example, … Use of contrast medium in diagnostics
Side effects As a rule, contrast media are well tolerated by patients. Nevertheless, contrast media containing iodine (used in CT and X-rays) in particular can cause very rare but extremely serious side effects. During the intravenous injection of contrast media containing iodine, many patients feel a relatively immediate sensation of warmth, a metallic taste on … Side effects | Use of contrast medium in diagnostics
Kidney Many contrast media are excreted from our body via the kidneys. They can cause severe damage, especially to kidneys that are already damaged. With increasing age, but also with existing diabetes mellitus, the risk is particularly high. In order to recognize possible risks in good time, patients must have their kidney values (especially creatinine) … Kidney | Use of contrast medium in diagnostics
A brain abscess or brain abscess is a collection of pus in the brain. The cause is my a limited and locally fixed infection in the brain. Without antibiotic therapy, the death rate of brain abscess would be very high. What is brain abscess? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy and structure of the brain. Click … Brain Abscess: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
In encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain, the brain becomes inflamed due to bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other pathogens. Depending on the cause and severity, paralysis, loss of consciousness, and hallucinations may occur. In most cases, rapid intensive medical treatment for encephalitis is necessary. What is encephalitis? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy and structure of … Encephalitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Elbow dislocation or elbow luxation is the complete dislocation of the elbow joint. It is usually caused by trauma and there are additional injuries to the collateral ligaments, nerves or fractures. In children, elbow dislocation is the most common dislocation, and in adults it is the second most common after dislocation of the shoulder joint. … Elbow Dislocation (Elbow Luxation): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
During a cerebrospinal fluid examination, nerve fluid is removed from the spinal canal, usually by means of a lumbar puncture, and then examined. Analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid provides valuable diagnostic information compared with blood levels. What is a cerebrospinal fluid examination? During a cerebrospinal fluid examination, nerve fluid is removed from the spinal canal, … Cerebrospinal Fluid Testing: Treatment, Effects & Risks
In an epidural bleeding in the head, blood pours into the space between the skull bone and the outermost meninges, the dura mater. It can also be called an epidural hematoma because it is a bruise (haematoma) in the epidural space. The epidural space also exists in the spinal column, between the spinal canal and … Epidural bleeding
Symptoms Typical for an acute arterial epidural hemorrhage in the brain is the development of symptoms after a brief fainting (syncope). After regaining consciousness, a phase of symptomlessness may follow in which the patient clears up and complains of headaches only. These worsen dramatically in the course of time and are accompanied by psychological agitation … Symptoms | Epidural bleeding
