Radiology

The Radiology Department at Saint Peter's University Hospital features an experienced staff that uses medical imaging technologies, such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to help diagnose diseases and conditions.

CT Scan

A CT scan produces images in cross section, which reveals more than the overlapping images produced by conventional X-rays. Our radiologists use CT scans to:

• Diagnose muscle and bone disorders
• Locate a tumor, infection or blood clot
• Detect and monitor cancer, heart disease, internal injuries, internal bleeding and other conditions

Ultrasound

In an ultrasound exam, high-frequency sound waves are used to produce precise images of structures. Ultrasounds can be used to:

• Evaluate a fetus
• Diagnose gallbladder disease
• Evaluate flow in blood vessels
• Check the thyroid gland
• Study a patient's heart
• Diagnose forms of infection and cancer

MRI

An MRI is a noninvasive method to examine the brain, neck, spinal cord and soft tissue. MRIs can be used to:

• Identify brain tumors, strokes and chronic disorders of the nervous system
• Reveal brain abnormalities
• Diagnose pituitary gland diseases
• Discover abnormalities in the eye or inner ear tissue
• Find damage caused by heart attack or heart disease
• Detect blood vessel plaques and blockages
• Identify bone and joint infections, injuries, degenerative disorders and tumors
• Reveal tumors and functional disorders in organs
• Detect breast cancer
• Discover reproductive system and bladder problems