Conditions our MRI scans have found

The common iliac arteries branch off from the end of the abdominal aorta (the main blood vessel that exits the heart, bringing oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body). The common iliac arteries provide the primary blood supply to the lower limbs. An iliac aneurysm is a bulging and weakness in the wall of the iliac artery.

There is a moderate amount of stool present in the large intestine (colon). Constipation is a common condition that makes it hard to have bowel movements due to stools being too hard, too small, infrequent or difficult to pass. Chronic constipation may be caused by poor diet, a side effect of medication use, and diseases of the digestive tract (e.g. IBS, diverticular disease). Treatment for constipation includes eating foods high in fiber, increasing water intake, regular exercise, creating a regular schedule for bowel movements and, if needed, using laxatives or enemas.

A collapsed, or incompletely distended bladder, indicates that at the time of MRI examination, the bladder was not full of urine. This finding does not indicate any underlying condition.

Complex ovarian cysts can have internal walls (septations) and/or thickened walls, solid components (nodularity), multiple fluid-filled areas or debris containing fluid. The primary clinical concern is accurately distinguishing simple cysts from complex cysts that are associated with an increased risk of malignancy (cancer).

The common iliac arteries provide the primary blood supply to the lower limbs. An iliac aneurysm is a bulging and weakness in the wall of the iliac artery. Causes of iliac aneurysms include atherosclerosis (a disease of the arteries characterized by the deposit of cholesterol-containing fatty deposits on the inner walls which hardens the blood vessels), infections, and trauma for hip or lower back surgery. Risk factors for iliac aneurysm include genetics, male gender, smoking, high blood pressure and poor cholesterol. This aneurysm is usually asymptomatic (does not cause symptoms), but can cause back, lower abdominal, and/or groin pain. Treatment depends on the size of the aneurysm, individual age, health, and other medical conditions.

Kidney cysts are common findings of small fluid sacs.Complex kidney cysts can have internal walls (septations) and/or thickened walls, solid components (nodularity), or debris containing fluid. The primary clinical concern is accurately distinguishing simple renal cysts from complex renal cysts that are associated with an increased risk of malignancy (cancer).