The "CT Abdomen and Pelvis Male with Contrast for Kidney Stone Protocol Negative" template is an essential tool for clinicians seeking to enhance diagnostic accuracy in male patients presenting with suspected nephrolithiasis. This comprehensive template is designed to streamline the interpretation of CT scans, ensuring a thorough evaluation of the abdominal and pelvic regions with contrast enhancement. By adopting this protocol, healthcare professionals can efficiently rule out kidney stones, providing clear and precise imaging results that facilitate timely and effective patient management. Explore this template to improve diagnostic workflows, reduce uncertainty, and enhance patient outcomes in urological care.
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Radiology ReportPatient Name: John DoePatient ID: 123456Date of Birth: 01/15/1975Date of Examination: 10/20/2023Referring Physician: Dr. Jane SmithExamination: MRI of the Lumbar SpineClinical Indication:Chronic lower back pain with intermittent radiculopathy in the left leg. Rule out disc herniation or spinal stenosis.Technique:MRI of the lumbar spine was performed without contrast using standard T1 and T2-weighted sequences in sagittal and axial planes.Findings:- Alignment: Normal lumbar lordosis is maintained. No evidence of spondylolisthesis.- Vertebral Bodies: Normal height and signal intensity of the vertebral bodies. No fractures or lesions identified.- Intervertebral Discs:- L1-L2, L2-L3, and L3-L4: No significant disc bulge or herniation.- L4-L5: Mild disc bulge with minimal effacement of the thecal sac. No significant neural foraminal narrowing.- L5-S1: Moderate disc herniation with impingement on the left S1 nerve root.- Spinal Canal and Neural Foramina: No evidence of spinal canal stenosis. Mild narrowing of the left neural foramen at L5-S1.- Paraspinal Soft Tissues: Unremarkable.Impression:1. Moderate disc herniation at L5-S1 with impingement on the left S1 nerve root, correlating with the patient's symptoms of left leg radiculopathy.2. Mild disc bulge at L4-L5 without significant neural compromise.3. No evidence of spinal canal stenosis.Recommendations:Clinical correlation is advised. Consideration for neurosurgical consultation for further evaluation and management of the L5-S1 disc herniation. Physical therapy may be beneficial for symptom management.Radiologist: Dr. Emily CarterDate of Report: 10/21/2023
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