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Patulous Esophagus
Patulous esophagus is a condition where the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach, remains abnormally open. This finding is often detected during radiological imaging,…
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What is an Empyema?
Empyema is a collection of pus in the space between the lung and the chest wall, called the pleural space. An empyema can be visualized on imaging studies of the…
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Tortuous Aorta
A tortuous aorta is a common finding on imaging reports, often seen in older adults. If you’ve had a chest X-ray or CT scan and your radiology report mentions a…
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Septic Emboli
Septic emboli indicate an underlying infection that has spread through the bloodstream to another site in the body. These infected clots travel to different organs, most commonly the lungs, brain,…
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Pleural Space
When you receive a chest X-ray or CT scan report, you may see the term “pleural space” mentioned. Radiologists may mention the pleural space when it’s normal or when an…
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Aortic Knob
When you receive a chest X-ray report, you might come across the term “aortic knob.” This refers to the visible part of the aortic arch on a chest X-ray. While…
