Brain, Neck & Spine

The ligamentum flavum is a spinal ligament that can be mentioned on MRI and CT scan reports. This structure connects vertebrae and forms part of the spinal canal’s posterior wall….

Lateral recess stenosis is a narrowing of the small channels in your spine where nerve roots exit. This condition commonly appears on MRI and CT scans of the lower back….

A broad based disc bulge is a spinal condition that appears on MRI and CT scans when disc material extends beyond the normal disc boundaries across a wide area. This…

L5-S1 degenerative disc disease is a common spinal condition that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly those over 40 years old. Understanding what this diagnosis means, how it appears on…

The sphenoid sinus is an air-filled cavity located deep within the skull, behind the nasal passages and below the brain. When this sinus appears on your radiology report, it indicates…

A laryngocele is an air-filled sac that develops in the larynx, or voice box. This condition appears on medical imaging as a balloon-like structure containing air. Laryngoceles form when air…

A parotid mass is an abnormal growth detected in the parotid salivary glands often through medical imaging. The parotid glands are the largest salivary glands, positioned in front of and…

The sigmoid sinus is a blood vessel in your skull that drains blood from your brain. When this S-shaped structure appears on your CT scan or MRI report, it may…

Nasal bone findings appear frequently on radiology reports following facial imaging studies. The nasal bone forms the upper bridge of the nose and represents one of the most commonly fractured…

The nasopharynx is the upper part of your throat located behind your nose. When this area appears on your radiology report, it means doctors have examined this region using medical…

Maxillary sinusitis appears frequently on radiology reports and refers to inflammation of the maxillary sinuses. These are the large air-filled spaces located in your cheekbones beneath your eyes. Radiologists identify…

Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy is a common finding on spine imaging studies, particularly in patients over 50 years of age. This condition refers to the abnormal thickening of the ligamentum flavum,…