Conditions our MRI scans have found

Situs inversus is a genetic condition in which the organs in the chest and abdomen are positioned in a mirror image from their normal positions. No further evaluation or follow-up is needed for this finding.

The urachus is a structure that connects the umbilical cord to the bladder during fetal development. Although the urachus normally disappears prior to birth, part of it may remain in some individuals. A sac-like pocket of tissue with fluid can form in the remaining urachus, called a urachal cyst. Urachal cysts are usually not associated with any symptoms and do not require treatment, unless there are complications such as infection. In these cases, symptoms may include abdominal pain, fever, pain with urination and/or blood in the urine.

A ventral hernia occurs when part of the intestine or other abdominal tissue (e.g. fat) sticks out through an opening in the abdominal muscles at any location along the midline (vertical center) of the abdomen wall. In adults, ventral hernias are often acquired due to history of abdominal surgeries, increased intra-abdominal pressure brought on by obesity, straining with heavy lifting or coughing, or pregnancy.

There are two adrenal glands in the body, one on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands make hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism, response to stress, and water/salt balance. Adrenal adenomas are benign (non-cancerous) tumors found in all age groups and increase in frequency with age.

The majority (about 95%) of adrenal adenomas are non-functioning (do not produce hormones), in which case they are asymptomatic (do not cause symptoms). In all cases, but especially in the setting of known current or previous malignancy, adrenal adenomas should be fully evaluated.

There are two adrenal glands in the body, one on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands make hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism, response to stress, and salt and water balance. Calcium can deposit inside healed scar tissue anywhere in the body, and this finding suggests that there was past damage to the adrenal gland.

There are two adrenal glands in the body, one on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands make hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism, response to stress, and salt and water balance. Adrenal nodules (adenomas) are growths inside these glands and are estimated to be present in 1-9% of people. Nodules smaller than 4 cm are most common and usually benign (non-cancerous). Nodules greater than 4 cm in size require further evaluation. Adrenal nodules are usually asymptomatic, but sometimes can overproduce hormones and cause symptoms including: changes in face and body shape, acne, unexplained weight gain or loss, high blood pressure, diabetes, muscle weakness, increase in body hair in women, excessive sweating, abnormal fatigue, and sexual dysfunction. Adenomas contain lipids (fatty content), and when more than 80% of its contents are lipids, they are considered lipid-rich.