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Active Bleeding in the Ascending Colon
An 83-year-old male with rectal bleeding. What is the diagnosis? • Xray of the Week Figure 1. CTA abdomen/pelvis. What is the diagnosis? Figure 2. CT angiogram: A. Non-contrast images are normal (yellow arrow) . B. Arterial phase image: Hyperdense extravasation of contrast within the lumen of the ascending colon (blue arrow), indicating active bleeding. C and D. Note the dependent layering of contrast on portal venous phase images, confirming active extravasation. Diagnosis A


Takayasu Arteritis
25-Year-Old Female with Abdominal Pain and Weight Loss: Diagnosis? • Xray of the Week Figure 1. 25-Year-Old Female with Abdominal Pain and Weight Loss: Diagnosis? Figure 2. CTA through the thoracic and abdominal aorta. A. Axial image through the descending thoracic aorta demonstrates concentric mural thickening and mild stenosis (yellow arrow). B. Axial image through the infra-renal abdominal aorta demonstrates mild concentric mural thickening and severe stenosis (red arrow).


Independent Travel from Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo to Hyatt Regency Kyoto for Imaging in Japan 2026
Quick summary From Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo to Tokyo Station: Taxi (≈30 mins) ~ ¥5,000 ($34). Tokyo to Kyoto on Shinkansen: Nozomi train, ~ 2 hr 15 min, reserved seat ~ ¥14,500 ($95) per adult. Book early as the seats may be limited. Japan Rail Pass - JRailPass.com スマートEX Carry-On Rules for Shinkansen: Suitcases under 160 cm (sum of L+W+H) can be brought onboard. Larger luggage requires reservation or baggage forwarding. Baggage forwarding (Tokyo→Kyoto): Most services are nex


Fracture of the Right Cervical Rib
Cervical ribs are supernumerary ribs arising from C7 and are more frequent than commonly appreciated on CT, where they may be overlooked without deliberate scrutiny of the thoracic inlet. Recognition matters because their morphology, length, and articulation vary and can predispose to local compressive phenomena.


Hyphema with Vitreous Hemorrhage
Hyphema refers to hemorrhage into the anterior chamber of the eye, most often secondary to blunt or penetrating trauma. On non-contrast orbital CT, hyphema appears as a hyperdense collection filling or layering in the anterior chamber, anterior to the lens.


Scimitar Syndrome on Chest X-Ray
Scimitar Syndrome is a rare congenital condition characterized by partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR), where pulmonary veins from the right lung drain into systemic veins—most commonly the inferior vena cava—creating a curvilinear “scimitar” appearance on chest radiographs.


Patency Capsule on X-Ray
The patency capsule is a dissolvable “dummy” capsule—matching the size of standard small‑bowel video capsule endoscopes—used to evaluate functional luminal patency of the small bowel prior to capsule endoscopy


Top 10 Reasons to Attend Imaging in Japan 2026
Don’t Miss This Unique Experience Imaging in Japan 2026 isn’t just a conference—it’s an opportunity to grow, connect, and be inspired in one of the most extraordinary countries in the world. 📅 Conference Dates: June 1–5, 2026 📍 Location: Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo + Optional Mini-Conference at Hyatt Regency Kyoto 🔗 View the full program and register now → www.globalradiologycme.com/imaging-in-japan2026 Here are the top 10 reasons you should attend Imaging in Japan 2026: 1


Splenic Trauma with Contrast Extravasation
A 61-year-old female presented with left upper quadrant abdominal pain and hypotension following a motor vehicle collision. How would you...


Bravo pH Monitor
The Bravo pH monitoring system is a catheter-free, ambulatory device designed to evaluate esophageal acid exposure over 48–96 hours.





















