Comet tail artefacts from metallic objects
Here are the chest ultrasound images from a cardiac surgery patient. They were obtained from the sternal area and represent comet tail artefacts from sternal wires. They look like B-lines […]
Retroperitoneal lymphoma
Here is a renal sonogram obtained from an elderly woman demonstrating bilateral hydronephrosis as well as a heterogeneous mass encasing the left kidney. CT scan of the abdomen included for […]
Visualization of the right pleural effusion from the abdomen
Sometimes, pleural effusion may be noticed incidentally on abdominal scans. Below image shows transverse section of the liver with anechoic area in the posterior aspect, which corresponds to right lung/pleural […]
Early intrauterine pregnancy
While scanning urinary bladder in women, we may occasionally encounter sonographic findings suggestive of pregnancy. The earliest definitive evidence of pregnancy visible on ultrasonography (typically endovaginal) is the gestational sac […]
Pericardial versus pleural effusion on PLAX view
We may find both pericardial and pleural effusions in the parasternal long axis (PLAX) view and mistaking one for the other can lead to inappropriate management. The descending thoracic aorta […]
Maternal Physiologic hydronephrosis in Pregnancy
Pregnancy-related hydronephrosis, more precisely physiologic maternal renal pelvis dilatation is common and the incidence is estimated to be as high as 80%. The dilatation of the pelvis and ureter typically […]
The Shred Sign
As we have seen previously, lobar consolidations tend to be well-defined, often accompanied by a small pleural effusion. However, small subpleural consolidations (of course, ultrasound does not detect if they […]
The TIE fighter sign
These days, portable automated bladder scanners are widely used to check for urinary retention in hospitalized patients. They certainly avoid the need for invasive chatheterizations but cannot differentiate between urine […]
Lung POCUS: Pearls and Pitfalls
Here is a must watch lecture by Dr. Kylie Baker (@kyliebaker888) primarily focusing on lung ultrasound in adults and children.