Can I Call My Radiologist With Questions?
Yes! The radiologist is one of your doctors just like any other specialist. The radiologist establishes a doctor patient relationship with you even though you will likely never meet…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
What Is A Radiologist?
A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the interpretation of imaging tests. A radiologist goes through medical school just like any other doctor. The radiologist then chooses…
“Correlate Clinically”- What Does It Mean?
“Correlate clinically” – you may see some radiologists use this phrase in your report. So, what does “correlate clinically” mean? This is a message for your doctor to take the…
Non-Specific Bowel Gas Pattern
A frequently found phrase in radiology reports is “non specific bowel gas pattern”. You will see this in the conclusion or the impression of the report of an abdominal X-ray….
Calcifications In The Pelvis On X-Ray
One of the more common findings we see on pelvic X-rays is small white spots or calcifications. These calcifications commonly arise from pelvic blood vessels but can represent other…
Chest X-Ray Clear But Still Have Symptoms
Chest X-rays are often used to workup symptoms that arise from the chest like pain, cough, shortness of breath and abnormal breathing. Chest X-rays are a great start and allow…
Subsegmental Atelectasis
Subsegmental atelectasis is a term used on X-rays and CTs to indicate that a small part of the lung is collapsed or poorly expanded with air. This is often…
Mass In The Lungs
A mass in the lungs is most commonly found on X-rays and CTs of the chest. A mass in the lungs can represent many different diagnosis and does not necessarily…
Widened Mediastinum on Chest X-ray
Widened mediastinum on chest X-ray means the central part of the chest between the lungs look wider then usual. This has many causes some of which are benign and represent…
Solitary Pulmonary Nodule In Lung
A nodule is a spot in the lung. Solitary pulmonary nodule means that there is only one in the lung. A nodule is a common finding on imaging of the…
Calcified Granuloma In The Lung
You might see the words calcified granuloma somewhere in your chest x ray report. It is a very common abnormality which many people have as a finding. What Is A…