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Bio
Board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and MQSA compliant.
Specialties
Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound (US), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine (NM), mammography and breast biopsy, Xray/radiography.
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American College of Radiology
Radiological Society of North America
Society of Breast Imaging
American Roentgen Ray Society
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Radiology
Languages spoken
Arabic
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
HSG: Stands for hysterosalpinogram and is sometimes performed following placement of essure in order to show that the fallopian tubes are blocked. The exa... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 26 years experience
Common and benign: Hepatic hemangiomas are common benign liver masses that have a characteristic appearance on ultrasound, ct scan, and mri. Occasionally, they may have... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 26 years experience
Depends: In the absence of a family history of breast cancer, the american cancer society recommends annual screening mammography starting at the age of 40. T... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
See your doctor: They will examine you and may order liver function studies based on your history and exam.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Hematology: Is the study of blood, the blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Breast cancer: Shouldn't cause upper back pain unless it has spread to the bones in the back.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Knee cartilage: Chondromalacia patellae is an abnormality of the cartilage behind the patella (kneecap). This may include thinning, irregularity, fissuring (breaks),... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
PDA: This is called patent ductus arteriosus.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Ovarian follicles: Ovarian follicles/follicular cysts are a common and typically benign finding during pelvic ultrasound.
Usually they are bilateral, multiple, of va... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
MRI: Shows multiple round/oval small "loose bodies" in the joint space.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Bone scan: A recent fracture is identified on all bone scans. The activity on the bone scan may last up to 6 months - 1 year.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Yes: The majority of MRI exams of the lower back include the abdominal aorta. Occasionally, the front part of the aorta is cut off (not included in the im... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Take a deep breath: Most breast lumps turn out to be either normal breast tissue, cysts, or fibroadenomas.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
MRI: Is the best study to evaluate for a subscapularis tendon tear. An mr arthrogram (injection of dye into the joint space) may add some information).
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
MRCP: Mrcp (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) is a type of MRI scan that evaluates the pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder, and liver. It requires... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Pap test: Is done to look for changes in the cells of the cervix to diagnose cervical dysplasia or cancer.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Ketosis: Is a state of elevated levels of ketone bodies in the body. There are two major causes of ketoacidosis: alcoholic and diabetic.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Lower right side intermittent abdominal pain with soreness, so frustrated, ultrasound shows nothing?
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
After: A thorough physical exam by your doctor, a ct of the abdomen and pelvis (possibly with oral and intravenous contrast) should be considered depending o... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
xray: An xray doesn't show an ovarian cyst. That is diagnosed with ultrasound, ct, or mri.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Several things: An mrcp (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) is a type of MRI scan that can evaluate the pancreas (mass, pancreatitis), bile ducts (stones, a... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
It depends: Most of the time the ct will be normal or may have some incidental findings not related to the original symptoms.
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A 50-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
CT: Is more accurate. A nodular opacity on chest radiograph may be due to several things including a lung nodule, old rib fracture, rib lesion, soft tissu... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Ultrasound: Is an excellent and noninvasive imaging study to assess for gallstones.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Ataxia: The word ataxia means without coordination. People with ataxia have problems with coordination because parts of the nervous system that control moveme... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 26 years experience
HIDA scan: You'll change into a gown and will lay on the nuclear medicine scanner bed. A medication (radioactive tracer) is then injected into a vein in your arm... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Ask: Your doctor, a local hospital, or your insurance provider.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
It depends: Chest ct is more commonly used to evaluate the lungs, blood vessels, bones, and soft tissues. Chest mri, which takes longer to perform, is typically ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
See: Your doctor first for a thorough history and physical exam. They may order additional testing to include bloodwork and/or imaging.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Liver lesions: A liver lesion is a term used to describe all lesions that can occur in the liver including hemangiomas, cyst, cancer, metastases, adenomas, focal nod... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
MRCP: Mrcp (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) is a type of MRI scan that evaluates the pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder, and liver. It requires... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Yes: Liver (hepatic) hemangiomas are benign and one of the most common liver masses that radiologists encounter.
Hemangiomas have a specific appearance ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
CT scan: Also known as a ct scan, this is a very common test used to evaluate a broad range of diseases. Depending on what the ordering doctor is looking for,... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Yes: In fact, it's not uncommon for the breast to feel "lumpy".
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Diagnostic imaging: Refers to the specialty of radiology which includes xrays, ct scan, ultrasound, mri, nuclear medicine, mammography, fluoroscopy, and intervential radi... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Radiologists: Officially interpret pelvic ultrasound exams. Ob/gyns may also interpret obstetrical ultrasounds.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Ataxia: Typically balance and coordination are affected first. Incoordination of hands, arms, and legs, and slurring of speech are other common symptoms. Walk... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Nabothian cysts: Occur in the cervix and are a common finding on pelvic ultrasound.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Lungs: Ct abdomen will include the lower lungs and a ct thoracic spine (depending on the technique used) may include a portion of or the entire lungs fields.... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
See your: Primary care doctor who will exam you. They may order a testicular ultrasound if there is suspicion for a mass. Also, do a self exam and feel for an... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Common and benign: A liver hemangioma is a benign mass and is one of the most commonly seen liver masses by radiologists.
If the suspected hemangioma does not have ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
DVT: A primary care physician should be seen if there is concern for dvt. After examining the patient, the physician may order an ultrasound to evaluate f... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Several things: Patients are asked to drink water prior to the test. In the ultrasound room, patients lay on their back on a stretcher and a towel is placed along the... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Olecranon bursitis: Olecranon bursitis includes pain, swelling, and inflammation of the olecranon bursa at the back of the elbow.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 26 years experience
Lump: In order to evaluate a neck lump, patients should consult their physician who will examine the lump and may order an ultrasound, ct, or mri.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 26 years experience
Biparietal Diameter: Bpd (biparietal diameter) is the ultrasound measurement across the head at the level of the parietal bones. It is used in the assessment of fetal age... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 26 years experience
Fluid: That builds up in the space (bursa) underneath the deltoid muscle. Can be painful. Can also see fluid there from a rotator cuff tear.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Have: Your doctor examine you an possibly refer you to a rheumatologist.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Yes: Hemangiomas of the liver can be diagnosed with ct, mri, and ultrasound.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 26 years experience
No...Mild atelectasi: Is a relatively common finding on chest xray. If your symptoms persist, follow up with your doctor.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Mature teratoma is: A type of benign (noncancerous) germ cell tumor that often contains several different types of tissue such as hair, muscle and bone.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Ross University School of Medicine, Dominican Republic
Graduated 1997MD
Residency
BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
Awards
Magna Cum Laude, Medical School
Distinguished Scholar Award, Medical School
Roentgen Ray Fellow Award, Residency
Affiliations
Berkshire Medical Center
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