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P. Holt Daniel, M.D., has been a radiologist for Radiology Associates of North Texas, since 1989. Dr. Daniel received a B.A. in Biology from Trinity University in San Antonio in 1978. In 1982, he received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Daniel completed an Internal Medicine Internship at the University of Utah Hospitals Clinics in Salt Lake City in 1984 and a residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology and is a diplomate of the European Society of Radiology. Dr. Daniel’s honors include graduating Magna Cum Laude from Trinity University and being a member of Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi Beta Kappa. He has special interests in Ultrasound, Body Imaging, Emergency Radiology, and Teleradiology. Dr. Daniel has professional affiliations with the Texas Medical Association, the Dallas/Fort Worth Radiological Society, the Tarrant County Medical Society, the Texas Radiological Society, the Radiological Society of North America, the American College of Radiology, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, the Faculty of Surgeons in Ireland (Radiology), and the European Society of Radiology
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A 58-year-old female asked:
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Radiology 34 years experience
No: but the MRI (if it includes the area of the mass) may help shed some light on things.
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Not enough info: Please consult with you doctor to see how your xray results may pertain to your symptoms.
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Knees: should never lock. If it is, please see an orthopedic surgeon.
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Usually no: The echoes are commonly due to some bleeding into the cyst. It is reasonable to get another ultrasound in 6 months to recheck but the overwhelming lik... Read More
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Can be hard: to tell if the tendon is completely torn on MRI. If your physical exam shows knee laxity (drawer test) then it is more likely the tendon is completely... Read More
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Tenosynovitis: Can become intractable. If conventional treatment (NSAIDs, splinting, physical therapy,etc) hasn't worked steroid injection into the affected tendon ... Read More
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MRI : Is best (if you need imaging). Rehab depends on what is found.
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Normal: The report says the liver is normal.
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Normal: The bottom part of your lungs looks normal.
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Radiology 34 years experience
Worrisome: Your cousin should be seen by a neurologist without delay.
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Needs more workup: Assuming you are post menopausal you should get a transvaginal ultrasound to further assess this. You may have abnormal thickening of the endometrium ... Read More
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No: The overwhelmingly vast majority of palpable lymph nodes don't represent cancer in the node. That said, you should consult your doctor if you continue... Read More
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No: Simple follicular cysts of this size don't need followup.
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Dense: Dense breast with lots of cysts? Ask your doctor about breast MRI to compliment mammography.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Very early: May see a yolk sac only with mean sac size of 8mm. Usually seen an embryo and heartbeat at mean sac size of 16mm. Be patient and get good prenatal car... Read More
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Wrist fractures: Should be evaluated/treated by an orthopedic surgeon. You risk nonunion and early arthritis if a fracture goes untreated.
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Urinary: Frequency can be a sign of bladder infection. Best to see you physician.
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Many times: Symptoms of a pinched nerve from disk disease will resolve with time. Your doctor may be giving you time to see if your symptoms get better before ima... Read More
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Radiology 34 years experience
Sleep: Deprivation does not cause permanent brain damage.
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Steroid: injection under ultrasound guidance can often help tenosynovitis that hasn't improved with more conservative treatment.
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Consider: Consider musculoskeletal ultrasound when pain persists.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Talk: To your doctor. Mri doesn't find every abnormality. It is a diagnostic tool and all diagnostic tools have limitations.
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The question: Is too general to answer. Mri can add information about a large number issues in the skull and brain. Best to ask your doctor what the concerns are.
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Ultrasound: The details are a bit too broad to give you a good answer. Often an ultrasound is done for a suspicious lump to further characterize the lump as solid... Read More
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Radiology 34 years experience
No: Gallstones would not cause esophageal obstruction.
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Very uncommon: A headache coupled with confusion, dizziness, memory loss, slurred speech, loss of balance, weakness on one side of the body, seizures or blurred or d... Read More
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Clinical exam: Can often suggest this diagnosis without the need for other tests. Mri and ultrasound can both be used for further investigation.
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MRI: Mammography and ultrasound combined provide sufficient evaluation in the vast majority of patients with breast cysts and dense tissue. Mri with contra... Read More
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Fatty liver: Most likely this is fatty infiltration of the liver. It is non-cancerous but is associated with obesity, alcohol use, and diabetes. It can also be see... Read More
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Previous surgery?: A condition called chronic arachnoiditis can cause clumping of the nerve roots. Previous surgery or nerve damage can cause the changes in the paraspin... Read More
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Usually not: Losing weight can reduce the overall fat content of the breast tissue but this will cause a generalized increase in breast density that should be seen... Read More
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Suspect MS: This could be an exacerbation of ms. Check with your neurologist to see if you need an mri.
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You already said it: Traumatic brain injury is damage to the brain after trauma. It can be temporary or permanent depending on the severity of the trauma, patient age, and... Read More
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Have it looked at: This could be an inflamed lymph node. However, hernias can present this way and they won't respond to antibiotics.
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Unlikely: Even if there was a small area of damage under the fracture a baby's brain would most likely heal in such a way that an adult would not suffer adverse... Read More
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A while: Depending on how bad the trauma was the muscles can be sore for several weeks. Be patient.
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Possible disc: If you don't have a lot of arm weakness then try ibuprofen, moist heat to the neck, and consider a soft collar when you are up and about. Be patient a... Read More
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Being careful: Solid breast nodules can have features that warrant biopsy. Most turn out benign and it is wise to have confirmation by needle biopsy.
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Feel alike: You should feel two testicles that have the same firmness. If you always have just one that you can feel the other may be undescended. Undescended tes... Read More
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Perhaps: Virtual colonoscopy can certainly find colon polyps. The problem is that if one is found you would have to have another colon prep and colonoscopy so ... Read More
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Likely not: As long as you are doing well there may be no medical reason to scan you at this stage.
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Anesthetic spray: Cepacol anesthetic spray to the back of the throat can help with pharyngitis symptoms. Its over the counter and use as directed.
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Bleeding?: Kidney angiomyolipomas are usually benign and asymptomatic but can bleed particularly if they get large (around 4 cm). Treatment for bleeding is putt... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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More information: Ultrasound can better assess if the cyst is simple, has blood products in it, or is a associated with a soft tissue mass. Color doppler on ultrasound ... Read More
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Neurosurgeon: Make sure you have neurosurgeon on the case to guide treatment and give advice.
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Radiology 34 years experience
Yes: Dense breast tissue can come and go depending on when the mammogram was performed as it relates to your menstrual cycle. Changes in weight can also ef... Read More
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Usually ok: If she is having normal menstrual cycles proliferative endometrium is seen as a normal regrowth of the uterine lining after the end of menses.
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Radiology 34 years experience
Depends: If the bladder is well distended so as to provide a "window" to see the ovary, the transabdominal ultrasound may be sufficient.
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Radiology 34 years experience
Shoulder blades: Back pain between the shoulder blades is fairly common and can be the result of desk work, posture issues, and stress. The good news is that your test... Read More
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A few things: Better look at bowel, enlarged lymph nodes, areas of infection, and all the bones. Also better characterizes many abnormalities seen on ultrasound.
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Aug 4, 2013
Dr. Daniel has provided many succinct and careful answers to questions. As a neurosurgeon, I learn about some of the nuances in radiologic interpretations from Dr. Daniel.
Jul 29, 2013
I look forward to Dr. Daniel's insights whenever I find a question he has answered. He helps both the patients and the doctors on HealthTap.
Apr 9, 2013
I'd like to thank Dr. Daniel for his assistance with a curbside consult I had. His insights were very much appreciated!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I had early stage 4 breast cancer. I am worried about my thyroid node now because of what my ct said. Thank you for taking time out to share what you know
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I have lost a lot of weight I went to the doctors she said my thyroid was swollen I went to do a ultrasound haven't got the results yet
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Thanks for your quick reply! Rest of message. which could either due to overlying breast tissues or represents a focal area of consolidation. Should we be worried ??
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Medical School at Houston, TX
Graduated 1982MD
Residency
Baylor Medical Center Dallas
Completed 1989
Residency
University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
Awards
AOA, Phi Beta Kappa
Top Doctor, First Place, Fort Worth, TX - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, Fort Worth, TX - Winter
2013
Affiliations
AIUM, ABR, College of Surgeons in Ireland (Radiology), Diplomat European Society of Radiology
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