Medical articles of Radiology

09/02/2026
Dr Ian McCafferty
Consultant Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
An expert guide to prostate artery embolisation (PAE)
Prostate artery embolisation (PAE) is an established, image-guided treatment option for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who are troubled by urinary symptoms and are seeking an alternative to surgery.
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22/01/2026
Dr Lakshmi Ratnam
Consultant diagnostic and interventional radiologist
Uterine artery embolisation (UAE) treatment of fibroids
Uterine artery embolisation is a minimally invasive treatment that can reduce fibroid size and improve symptoms without removing the uterus.
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26/11/2025
Dr Edward Johnston
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
Tumour ablation: A patient-friendly guide to modern minimally invasive cancer treatment
Tumour ablation is a minimally invasive treatment that destroys cancerous or abnormal tissue without the need for major surgery. In this article, a diagnostic and interventional radiologist explains what tumour ablation involves, how it works, and the main organ-specific approaches used in the liver and lungs.
06/11/2025
Dr James Briggs
Consultant Interventional and Diagnostic Radiologist
Why I recommend uterine fibroid embolisation over surgery: A radiologist’s perspective
Uterine fibroids are a common concern for many women, often causing heavy periods, pelvic pain, or pressure symptoms that can affect daily life. Traditionally, surgery such as hysterectomy (removal of the womb) or myomectomy (removal of fibroids) has been the main treatment option. However, consultant interventional radiologist Dr James Briggs often recommends a less invasive alternative called uterine fibroid embolisation (UFE).
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29/10/2025
Dr David Annan
Radiologist
What to expect during a neck ultrasound
A neck ultrasound is a safe, painless, and highly effective imaging test commonly used to examine the structures within the neck, such as the thyroid gland, lymph nodes, and surrounding soft tissues. In this article, a consultant radiologist explains what a neck ultrasound involves, how you can prepare, what happens during the procedure, and what to expect afterwards.
18/09/2025
Dr Saurabh Singh
Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist
When are steroid injections required?
In one of our latest medical articles here at Top Doctors UK, renowned consultant radiologist, Dr Saurabh Singh, discusses the use of steroid injections in expert detail.
15/09/2025
Dr Ian McCafferty
Consultant Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
Renal cancer ablation: What it is, and what it does
Kidney cancer ablation, also referred to as renal cancer ablation, is a minimally invasive treatment for small kidney tumours.
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15/08/2025
Dr James Briggs
Consultant Interventional and Diagnostic Radiologist
Why early diagnosis matters: How image-guided biopsies save lives
When it comes to serious illnesses, timing is everything. Detecting a problem at its earliest stage often leads to better treatment outcomes. One of the most precise and minimally invasive ways to achieve this is through an image-guided biopsy. In this article, a consultant interventional and diagnostic radiologist explains what image-guided biopsies are, how they work, and why they can make all the difference in a patient’s outcome.
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16/07/2025
Dr Lakshmi Ratnam
Consultant diagnostic and interventional radiologist
Understanding vascular malformations
Vascular malformations are abnormalities of blood and lymphatic vessels that are present from birth. They can occur anywhere in the body. In this article, Dr Lakshmi Ratnam, a consultant diagnostic and interventional radiologist, explains the types of vascular malformations, how they are diagnosed, and how they are treated.
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02/06/2025
Dr Ian McCafferty
Consultant Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
What are vascular malformations? Types, diagnosis, and care explained
Vascular malformations are a group of conditions that can affect veins, arteries, capillaries, and lymphatic vessels. This article provides an expert insight into the types, signs, and the latest approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular malformations.
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