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New series - "When Images Speak: A Case-Based Journey from Scan to Slide"

Radiology is often described as the art of seeing the unseen — but its true power emerges when the grayscale of an image meets the colors of pathology. "When Images Speak: A Case-Based Journey from Scan to Slide" takes you through real clinical stories where diagnostic imaging and histopathology are not separate silos, but two halves of the same truth. Each case begins with the patient’s presentation, unfolds through key radiological findings, and concludes at the histopathology bench — revealing how images translate into microscopic confirmation. This integrated approach not only sharpens diagnostic accuracy but also deepens our understanding of disease processes, bridging the gap between radiologists and pathologists. In this series, you’ll see how a subtle shadow becomes a specimen, how a pattern in pixels transforms into a slide under the microscope, and how each step brings us closer to the patient’s definitive diagnosis. ✍️  Written by Dr. Upasana | Radioglia 🎓 For mor...

"Cervical Funneling in Preterm Labor – What Every Radiologist Should Know"

🚨 The Call That Changed the Day “Hi, this is Dr. Y from OBGYN. Can you do a quick cervical length scan for a 26-weeker with uterine tightening?”*  It wasn’t unusual to get such calls—but the tone hinted at urgency. The patient, a 32-year-old gravida 2 para 1, had presented with mild lower abdominal pain. Her history? A previous preterm delivery at 28 weeks. Her current pregnancy had been uneventful so far—until today. The OBGYN team suspected cervical insufficiency. And that meant it was time for a "Transvaginal ultrasound". 🔍 On the Monitor: Something More Than a Short Cervix The grayscale image appeared, crisp and clear. The endocervical canal was no longer a smooth, long T-shaped tube. Instead, it opened up at the internal os, tapering like a funnel. This was "cervical funneling"—a subtle but significant sign that the cervix was losing its integrity, and the pregnancy might be at risk.  📚 What Is Cervical Funneling? Cervical funneling refers to the progressive...