Non Specific Non Obstructive Bowel Gas Pattern on X-ray
Non specific non obstructive bowel gas pattern means the radiologist does not think that there is a bowel blockage based on the X-ray appearance. The radiologist does believe that the…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Ground Glass Nodule on CT
Ground glass nodule on CT means that there is an abnormal spot in the lung that looks hazy amidst the dark background of the lungs. We can see the underlying…
Patchy Ground Glass Opacities in the Lungs
Patchy ground glass opacities in the lungs are seen in multiple conditions. Ground glass opacity is when the normally dark lung becomes whiter in appearance. Patchy implies that those areas…
Stool In Colon on X-ray and Fecal Impaction
Stool in the colon on X-ray can often be seen. It is seen as speckled material along the periphery of the abdomen where the colon is located. Excessive stool…
What Is A KUB X-Ray?
KUB X-ray stands for kidney, ureter and bladder X-ray. This is an X-ray that may be the first step in diagnosing a condition of the urinary tract. It is…
Hazy Opacities In Lungs Meaning
Hazy opacities in lungs means that the normally dark lungs on X-ray or CT have become whiter then usual. Hazy opacities can also be referred to as ground glass opacities….
Ground Glass Opacities In Lungs
Ground glass opacities in lungs is a common finding on lung imaging which means that the normally dark lung now has ground glass in it. Ground glass is a technique…
Lung Bases Are Clear – What Does It Mean?
Lung bases are clear is a common term in radiology reports which means that the lower part of the lungs is free of abnormalities. This is a term that…
What’s an Abdominal MRI For?
Abdominal MRI is a test used to evaluate the abdomen in detail. The test uses no radiation unlike CT scans. It is a longer test than CT and may take…
Can’t Rule Out Cancer – What Does It Mean?
“Can’t rule out cancer” is a phrase that is sometimes found in reports. This can obviously cause a lot of patient anxiety. The phrase basically means that the radiologist can…
Brain Edema on Head CT
Brain edema on head CT means there is collection of fluid in the brain tissue which is abnormal. Symptoms include headache, nausea, vomiting, and most severely coma and death. Brain…
What Are Some Conditions that Happen At The Lung Apex?
The lung apex is the very top of the lung. The lung apex is in the upper lobes of the lungs. A characteristic set of abnormalities is found here, although…