-
My CT says “no acute findings” — why do I still feel pain?
A CT report that says “no acute findings” can be confusing if you still feel pain. It means the radiologist did not see a new, urgent problem on the scan…
-
Recommend Correlation with Labs on Radiology Reports: What It Means
When you receive a radiology report, you might notice the phrase “recommend correlation with labs.” In simple terms, it means the imaging findings are not enough on their own, and…
-
Atelectasis vs Consolidation on Radiology Reports: What It Means
Radiology reports often use terms like atelectasis and consolidation to describe findings in the lungs. These are imaging patterns that look similar but represent different processes. Atelectasis refers to lung…
-
When Should You Worry About a Liver Lesion?
When a radiology report mentions a “liver lesion,” it can feel alarming. The truth is that most liver lesions found on imaging are benign, especially in people without liver disease…
-
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis on CT: What It Means
Mesenteric lymphadenitis refers to inflammation and enlargement of the lymph nodes in the mesentery, the tissue that anchors the intestines to the back of the abdomen. These lymph nodes help…
-
Enthesopathy on Radiology Reports: What It Means
Enthesopathy is a term that means there is inflammation, or degeneration at an enthesis. This is the spot where a tendon, ligament, or joint capsule attaches to bone. This attachment…
