Hiatal Hernia on Chest X-ray
A hiatal hernia is a herniation of abdominal contents through the opening of the esophagus as it connects with the stomach. Most commonly the stomach herniates into the chest. This…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Bowel Air-Fluid Level on X-ray
An air-fluid level in bowel on X-ray is a common finding that can represent a normal finding all the way to life threatening bowel obstruction. An air-fluid level means that…
Bowel Wall Air (Pneumatosis Intestinalis) on X-ray
Bowel wall air or pneumatosis intestinalis on X-ray is seen as lucent dark air pockets along the bowel wall. This is an important finding because it can indicate that there…
Thickening of Bowel On X-ray
Thickening of bowel on X-ray is an infrequent but important finding. On X-ray, you will actually see thickening of the bowel folds in the small bowel or colon. This is…
Mesothelioma on Chest X-ray
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancerous tumor of the pleura or covering of the lung. The tumor is associated with exposure to asbestos fibers. The disease often occurs decades after the…
Calcified Nodule on Chest X-ray
Calcified nodules on chest X-ray is a common finding that is most commonly benign and caused by an old healed infection. On chest X-ray this will be a white nodule…
Mass on chest X-ray
A mass is a spot on a chest X-ray that is greater then 3 cm in size. Although the most concerning cause of a mass on a chest X-ray is…
Congestive Heart Failure on Chest X-ray
Signs of congestive heart failure on chest X-ray are most commonly from failure of the left ventricle. The left ventricle pumps blood out to the body through the aorta and…
Sniff Test For Diaphragm Paralysis or Phrenic Nerve Palsy
Sniff test for diaphragmatic paralysis is done in the radiology department using real time X-ray or fluoroscopy to look at how the diaphragms move. It’s a quick, easy and noninvasive…
Elevated Diaphragm: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
The diaphragm separates the chest and abdominal cavities and is the main muscle of respiration. The diaphragm is usually smooth and dome shaped. The diaphragm is found on both sides…
Free Air Under The Diaphragm
Free air under the diaphragm means there is gas under the diaphragms on an X-ray. The diaphragm is the major muscle of respiration and is located under the lungs. …
Kidney Stone Imaging
Kidney stones are commonly identified on imaging tests like X-ray ultrasound and CT. Kidney stones can vary in size, composition and shape. They often cause symptoms when they pass into…