Bilateral Hilar Prominence On Chest X-Ray
Bilateral hilar prominence on x ray means that the radiologist interpreting your x ray thinks that the hila are enlarged. The hila of the lung are the central middle part…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Prior Radiology Studies Are Very Important For Comparison And Diagnosis
One of the most important things you can do when you go get your radiology test is to bring in any old studies you may have had at other hospitals….
Shoulder Arthrogram Overview
A shoulder Arthrogram is a common procedure ordered by your doctor to help find out why your having shoulder pain. This is a two part test where you have the…
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…
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…