Azygos Vein
The azygos vein is a blood vessel that can sometimes be mentioned on chest imaging reports. This vein plays an important role in your body’s circulation system. This article will…
The azygos vein is a blood vessel that can sometimes be mentioned on chest imaging reports. This vein plays an important role in your body’s circulation system. This article will…
A sternotomy is a surgical procedure where the breastbone (sternum) is cut open to provide access to the heart and other structures in the chest. This procedure is commonly performed…
The left brachiocephalic vein is an important blood vessel in the upper chest that may appear on your imaging reports. Radiologists mention this structure when it’s being evaluated or when…
The right brachiocephalic vein is a vein in the upper chest that can be seen on ultrasound, CT and MRI studies. The vein will be mentioned in the radiology report…
When radiologists mention the aortic arch in your report, they’re referring to a segment of your body’s largest artery that connects the ascending and descending portions of your aorta. This…
A Morgagni hernia is a type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia where abdominal contents protrude into the chest cavity through a gap in the front part of the diaphragm. Named after…
The term “perihilar” is used to describe findings near the hilum of the lungs on studies like X-rays and CT scans. The perihilar region is an important area where important…
The posterior mediastinum is an anatomical region between the lungs in the chest that can sometimes be mentioned in radiology reports. When your doctor orders imaging of this region, they’re…
Patients who are receiving radiation to the chest can develop radiation pneumonitis. This condition is a side effect of radiation therapy that affects the lungs. This article will…
The cardiophrenic angle is a small but significant area on a chest X-ray or CT that can be mentioned on radiology reports. This is where the heart meets the diaphragm….
Mediastinal lymphadenopathy refers to enlarged lymph nodes in the mediastinum, the central part of the chest between the lungs. This condition is often discovered on imaging studies such as chest…
Paraspinal muscles are the muscles that run along both sides of the spine, playing an important role in posture, movement, and spinal stability. When reviewing radiology reports, patients may come…