Do not mistake aorta for the IVC
Confusing the aorta with the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a classic POCUS pitfall, often dismissed as a “rookie mistake,” yet not unheard of even among experienced users, particularly when […]
Misplaced Foley catheter in a female patient
Below is a sonographic image of transverse view of the lower pelvis showing Foley balloon (arrow) outside (posterior to) the bladder wall in a woman. What is posterior to bladder […]
Lymphomatous infiltration of the kidney
Following renal ultrasound images were obtained from a patient with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with extensive spread all over the body including central nervous system. Indication for the study: acute […]
Horseshoe Kidney
Horseshoe kidney is the most common renal fusion abnormality characterized by fusion of one pole of each kidney, typically the lower pole. The connection or the isthmus lies in the […]
An unusual case of ascites
Here is an interesting case shared by Pitt IMPOCUS. A middle-aged man with cirrhosis and history of venous thromboembolism on apixaban therapy presented with abdominal pain and distension. On examination, […]
Complex pleural effusion
As we saw before, a simple transudative pleural effusion is anechoic. On the other hand, presence of echogenicities in the effusion is suggestive of complex/exudative pleural effusion. The term ‘plankton […]
Not every spine sign is from pleural effusion
We have previously discussed the utility of ‘spine sign’ in diagnosing pleural effusion on POCUS. One of the short videos also talks about this. However, it is important to note […]
Renal transplant hydronephrosis associated with a huge lymphocele
Approximately 3 weeks after deceased donor kidney transplantation, a patient developed oliguric renal failure. Renal sonogram demonstrated moderate hydronephrosis of the renal allograft secondary to compression of the transplanted ureter […]
Not a routine pleural effusion
This is an image obtained from the perisplenic window in a patient with gun shot wound. At first glance, it looks like a regular pleural effusion with atelectatic lung above […]
Misplaced Foley in the prostatic urethra
In this ultrasound image of long axis of the urinary bladder, Foley balloon (green arrow) is in the prostatic urethra resulting in urinary retention. Note the anechoic urine-filled bladder and […]