Cardiomediastinal Silhouette
The term cardiomediastinal silhouette appears in chest X-ray reports. It refers to the outline of the heart and mediastinum, the central compartment of the thoracic cavity that houses structures such…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Retrocardiac Opacity
Chest X-ray reports can state that there is a retrocardiac opacity. This refers to an area of increased density located behind the heart on an X-ray. A retrocardiac opacity is…
Postauricular Lymph Nodes
Postauricular lymph nodes are located behind the ear. They can be mentioned in imaging test reports when abnormal. These lymph nodes help filter harmful substances and fight infections. This…
Paraumbilical Hernia
A paraumbilical hernia involves a protrusion of abdominal contents through a weakened area near the umbilicus (belly button). This type of hernia is diagnosed on imaging tests like CT scans….
Epitrochlear Lymph Node
An “epitrochlear lymph node” can be mentioned in a radiology report of the elbow. Imaging tests helps identify and assess these nodes. This article will discuss the significance of epitrochlear…
Atrophic Pancreas
An atrophic pancreas refers to a condition where the pancreatic tissue has decreased in size or volume. This finding is often noted during imaging studies and can be associated with…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…