Bertolotti Syndrome
Bertolotti syndrome is a spinal condition where the lowest vertebra in your back forms an abnormal connection with your pelvis. This anatomical variation can cause chronic lower back pain and…
Brain, Neck & Spine
Aryepiglottic Fold
Radiology reports of the neck sometimes mention the aryepiglottic folds. The aryepiglottic fold is an important part of your throat anatomy that plays a role in breathing, swallowing, and voice…
Ranula
A ranula is a fluid-filled cyst that develops under the tongue when salivary glands become blocked or damaged. This condition appears on radiology reports as a well-defined, fluid-containing structure in…
Silent Sinus Syndrome
Silent Sinus Syndrome is a medical condition that causes one of your facial sinuses to gradually collapse inward. This condition appears on CT scans and MRI reports when radiologists identify…
Cricopharyngeal Bar
A cricopharyngeal bar is a radiological finding that appears on imaging studies of the throat, specifically during barium swallow examinations. This condition involves the cricopharyngeal muscle at the junction between…
Lingual Thyroid
Lingual thyroid is a rare developmental condition where thyroid tissue remains at the base of the tongue instead of migrating to its normal position in the neck. This occurs in…
Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Tonsillar hypertrophy is a medical term that describes enlarged tonsils and can be visible on imaging studies such as CT scans, MRI, or X-rays. This condition occurs when the tonsils…
Disk Protrusion
Disk protrusion is a common finding on spinal imaging studies that appears when the soft center of a spinal disk pushes against the outer layer, causing it to bulge beyond…
Modic Changes
When you receive an MRI report of your spine and see “Modic changes” listed in the findings, you might wonder what this means for your back pain and overall health….
Myelomalacia
When you receive a radiology report mentioning “myelomalacia,” it’s natural to feel concerned and want to understand what this medical term means. Myelomalacia refers to the softening of spinal cord…
Thecal Sac
The thecal sac is a membrane-filled tube that surrounds your spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid. When radiologists mention the thecal sac in imaging reports, they are describing this protective…
Grade 1 Anterolisthesis
Grade 1 anterolisthesis is a spinal condition where one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below it by less than 25 percent. This term commonly appears on radiology reports, particularly…