Can a second-opinion radiologist help characterise a cyst or lesion on MRI or CT?

Yes. We use established medical scoring systems to review certain findings in a clear and consistent way. Instead of simply looking at a scan, the radiologist also considers specific features such as blood flow and the structure of a lesion, using recognized tools like PI RADS for prostate imaging and RECIST for tumor follow up.

For organs like the kidney and liver, some harmless changes can look similar to more serious conditions on imaging. A careful second review can help clarify these findings and give you and your doctor better information to discuss the next steps.