There are moments when a doctor knows their diagnosis has made a profound difference in a patient’s treatment. Often, the patient may never fully understand the complexities and challenges that went into reaching that conclusion. As Radiologists, we take pride in the behind-the-scenes work — the meticulous analysis and dedication that helps doctors make life-changing decisions. This log book reflects few of those moments, reminding us of the meaningful impact we make on patient care.
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Ultrasound Abdomen
Recurrent vomits in 70 yr old female |
Ultrasound Findings: Dilated fluid filled bowel loops with large calculus stuck in small bowel. Echoes & air foci in small/shrunken GB with Pneumobilia.
Final Diagnosis: Cholecystoenteric fistula with Gall stone Ileus Diagnosed by: Dr Ayush Goel |
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Ultrasound - FWB
Patient referred at 19-20 wks gestation for review of some anomaly not clearly defined elsewhere. |
Trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome)
Findings: 19-20 weeks gestation with
Diagnosed by: Dr Ayush Goel |
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Ultrasound - Whole abdomen
Patient referred with suspicion of hematoma in uterus in some previous scan done elsewhere |
Gossypiboma
Findings: Heterogenous echogenic area distending endocervical canal with dirty shadowing and few hyperechoic specks in endometrial region - suggesting Gossypiboma. Follow up from Gynecologist confirmed Retained Sponge Gossypiboma which was removed. Diagnosed by: Dr Garima Goel |
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Ultrasound (Pregnancy)- NT scan
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Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome
Gestation age 12 wk - No flow seen at tricuspid valve with echogenic appearing right veintricle. (The fetus additionally had absent nasal bone and reversed "a" wave in DV) Follow up from referring doctor - Confirmed the findings on ultrasound at 16 weeks in Chandigarh Diagnosed by: Dr Ayush Goel |
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Ultrasound Whole Abdomen - female patient referred for abdominal bloating and anorexia
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Breast Malignancy – diagnosed through metastatic ovarian lesions (Krukenberg tumor)
Bilateral ovarian masses with ascitis was seen. Liver showed multiple nodules. Patient questioned about any lump in her breast - She informed about a longstanding lump which was never evaluated. Screening of the area showed an irregular mass in breast - constellation of the imaging features are confirmative of diagnosis. Diagnosed by: Dr. Garima Goel |
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Ultrasound KUB - advised for blood in Urine
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