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Submental Lymph Nodes
Submental lymph nodes are part of the body’s immune system and are mentioned in radiology reports when abnormal. Located beneath the chin, these nodes are responsible for filtering lymphatic fluid,…
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Cervical Adenitis
Cervical adenitis is an inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck that can cause significant discomfort. When this condition appears on radiology reports, it often signals an underlying infection,…
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Necrotizing Pancreatitis
When a radiology report mentions necrotizing pancreatitis, it refers to a severe form of acute pancreatitis where parts of the pancreas have died due to inflammation and lack of blood…
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Spleen Cancer
Spleen cancer is a rare but serious condition that often requires imaging studies for diagnosis and follow up. Spleen cancer more commonly spreads to the spleen from other sites of…
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Submandibular Lymph Nodes
Submandibular lymph nodes are sometimes referred to in radiology reports when they are abnormal. Submandibular nodes are located beneath the lower jaw (mandible) and play an important role in the…
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Pelvicaliectasis
Pelvicaliectasis refers to the dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces—the structures within the kidney responsible for collecting urine. This term can be found in radiology reports and has many…
