Nasopharynx
The nasopharynx is the upper part of your throat located behind your nose. When this area appears on your radiology report, it means doctors have examined this region using medical…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Maxillary Sinusitis
Maxillary sinusitis appears frequently on radiology reports and refers to inflammation of the maxillary sinuses. These are the large air-filled spaces located in your cheekbones beneath your eyes. Radiologists identify…
Ligamentum Flavum hypertrophy
Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy is a common finding on spine imaging studies, particularly in patients over 50 years of age. This condition refers to the abnormal thickening of the ligamentum flavum,…
Suprapatellar
The suprapatellar region is an anatomical area located just above your kneecap (patella). When you see this term on a radiology report, it’s referring to a specific space above your…
Endplate Sclerosis
Endplate sclerosis is a common finding on spine imaging reports that refers to increased bone density at the vertebral endplates. This radiological observation appears frequently in patients undergoing spine imaging…
Epitrochlear Lymph Nodes
Epitrochlear lymph nodes are bean shaped structures that are part of the immune system and are located on the inner aspect of the upper arm just above the elbow. When…
Parotitis
Parotitis refers to inflammation of the parotid glands, which are the largest salivary glands located in front of each ear. When this condition appears on your radiology report, it indicates…
Pansinusitis
Pansinusitis is term used in radiology reports indicating inflammation or infection in all your sinus cavities simultaneously. When you see this term, it means the maxillary, frontal, ethmoid, and sphenoid…
Enthesophyte
An enthesophyte is a type of bone spur or calcium deposit that forms at the attachment site where tendons, ligaments, or joint capsules connect to bone. When you see this…
Tornwaldt Cyst
A Tornwaldt cyst is a benign, fluid-filled sac located at the back of the nasal passage where it connects to the throat. This finding on your radiology report is typically…
Bone Spur In Shoulder
A bone spur in your shoulder is also called an osteophyte and is often mentioned in radiology reports. This small bony growth can develop along the edges of bones in…
Spondylosis versus Spondylolysis
Spondylosis and spondylolysis are two spine conditions that commonly appear on radiology reports, but they represent entirely different problems. Spondylosis refers to age-related degeneration of the spine, while spondylolysis is…