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30 years experience in women's imaging with emphasis on mammography and breast imaging
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Radiology
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211 Answers
38 Agrees
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Larry Grissomanswered
Radiology 44 years experience
Possibly: Caffeine consumption has been linked to breast pain.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Larry Grissomanswered
Radiology 44 years experience
Need more info: A "4w6days sac" in cervix may be a nabothan cyst in cervix if pregnancy test is negative. I would get repeat ultrasound or serum pregnancy test if yo... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Not likely cancer: Breast cancer is rare at age 27, but possible. Ultrasound is diagnostic tool of choice. Most commonly the nodule is a benign growth (fibroadenoma), cy... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
No: The exam can answer questions that your symptoms have raised to your doctor, not affecting your ability to conceive
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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See an oncologist: An oncologist can help decide if the cell type of breast cancer may respond to chemotherapy, as there are several types of breast cancer. Ask if there... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Not MRI for Crohn's: I am unclear what you are asking. Gastroscopy, colonoscopy, or abdominal CT are common diagnostic exams for unexplained abdominal pain.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Yes: A physician's order is needed for an MRI. The physician performs a physical exam and takes a medical history to determine if an MRI is indicated, and ... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Yes: The NT mesurements are only valid from the 10th through the 13th week of gestation.
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Less likely cancer: Reactive indicates that the degree of activity on the pet/ct was in the range of an inflammatory response of a lymph node or nodes, i.e. Some process ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Ignore: Ct screening for lung cancer is not needed if there is no cigarette smoking or asbestos work history.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: If calcified, usually not a worry. If > 8 mm noncalcified and history of smoking recommend pet/ct.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Non surgical : Radiation is directed to the brain by passing the radiation beams through a lead helmet fitted with many holes to precisely target the area needing tr... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
A 37-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Mammogram & sonogram: Mammogram and ultrasound are first steps. Majority of lumps are cysts , non cancerous glandular tissue or fibrocystic change. Mammogram may or may not... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
No: The side effects from the injection for contracting the gallbladder should be gone in a few hours. If you had hida without an agent to contract the g... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Larry Grissomanswered
Radiology 44 years experience
See fertility expert: The problem may be you or your partner. There are tests that can determine if you are able to bear children.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Yes: The brains of longstanding alcohol abuse patients may reveal diffuse atrophy (loss of brain tissue).
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Larry Grissomanswered
Radiology 44 years experience
Need more info: You are describing how the chest ct was obtained and presented to the radiologist for interpretation. Different windows are settings on the computer t... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
May be either: This can only be determined by the neurosurgeon during brain surgery.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Yes?: If by a perm you mean a hair styling requiring adding chemicals to the hair, a thyroid nodule will not be affected.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
It depends: Cancer can look different depending on what part of the body that it occurs.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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No : Bone density examines whether one needs treatment for osteoporosis which is usually done after age 50. Bone age exam assesses whether a child is devel... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Yes: A small amount of bleeding under the skin after injection is not unusual, especially if you have been taking anti-inflammatory medicines, which have s... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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No: Stroke occurs in the brain. Sciatica refers to irritation of nerves originating in the spinal cord.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: The heartbeat can be detected in 80% of patients at five weeks based on the first day of the last menstrual period. Assuming you ovulated on the 15th ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Not to worry: You had a shield. Modern x-rays are directed only at the area of interest. The radiation that you received was scattered and not harmful.
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Need more info: Is what possible? Certain patients are restricted from MRI due to implanted medical devices. The facility where MRI is performed will ask screening qu... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Two different types: Lung cancer patients should have care coordinated by an oncologist. Stroke patients are cared for by neurologists. Rehabilitation after stroke is hand... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
maybe you or partner: Tests will need to be performed on each partner to determine if a solution can be reached. Ask your gynecologist or primary care doc for direction. G... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Maybe: The chest x-ray is performed to determine if your symptoms may be due to pneumonia, heart failure, of fluid accumulating in the space around the lung ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Not commonly: Stage 4 indicates spread of cancer to organs away from the primary tumor site of origin. Treatment of this tumor type is challenging and cures are rar... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Ask your doctor: Cervical MRI is usually interpreted by a radiologist, and the report sent to the doctor that requested the exam ( the referring doctor). The referring... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Not to worry: There are several methods of treatment for osteoporosis and osteopenia. Ask your doctor which are best for you. A balanced diet and regular exercise a... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Biopsy: Ask your doctor to refer to a breast center where an ultrasound can determine if the tumor is a cyst (fluid) or solid tumor. A cyst can be observed i... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Yes: All of those activities could cause wrist pain and ligamentous irritation in a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome. The hand flexors are compromised i... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Not common: Patients that are overweight may limit the visibility of the ovaries, but in the majority of patients, the ovaries can be identified with transvaginal... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Several causes: Some medications can cause this condition. Check package insert for side effect of galactorhea. Ask your doctor if you need your prolactin level check... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
No: An ultrasound is usually obtained to confirm that the pregnancy is in the uterus and the age of the fetus, or the delivery date. The need for follow u... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Perception: The radiologist referred to the prominent size of the heart and adjacent structures (cardiac silhouette ) to bring it to the attention of the referri... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Likely too early: Yolk sac appears before the embryo ( early developing baby ). Your doctor is getting follow up scan to see if pregnancy is progressing normally.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Lack of hydration: Drink plenty of fluids and eat a well balanced diet including fruits and vegetables.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Have heart checked: If chest x-ray normal, at age 22, heart problem is not common but should be addressed.. Anxiety can give similar symptoms, as can asthma, or side effe... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Assess deeper spread: An ultrasound may reveal any more extensive involvement than can be seen during routine gynecological exam.
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Radiology 44 years experience
X-ray or CT scan: Stones are of different chemical composition. Whether a stone can be seen on a plain x-ray of the abdomen depends on the size of the stone as well as ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Keep well hydrated: Avoid foods that may favor stone formation.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
No: Actual HCG levels are quite variable. Comparing serial values is a common way of assessing if the pregnancy is developing normally.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Likely not needed: Current national policy guidelines in the U.S. Recommend first mammogram at 40 years old unless you have mother or sister diagnosed with breast cancer... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 44 years experience
Fertility expert: A physician specializing in fertility issues can coordinate appropriate tests. For example, a hysterosalpingogram can determine is your Fallopian tube... Read More
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Aug 10, 2013
very helpful!
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Dr. Grissom is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Grissom is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I'm in a similar position with swelling around PLSC nodes, sweats, fever, malaise (have just posted question!) but have been told 'ultrasound normal but radiologist want...Read More
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Thx dr, my Emg & ncv test says sensory neuropathy, I have posted another question for tht test result and still waiting for an answer.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I think you are right about pain meds. Hard to go off them!! Thanks.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Graduated 1978MD
Residency
univer of Texas at Houston
Awards
Texas Radiological society - President 2007-08
Top Radiologist, First Place, Texas - Winter
2013
Top Radiologist, Second Place, Texas - Summer
2013
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