Hilar Mass
When a radiology report mentions a “hilar mass,” it refers to an abnormal growth or enlargement in the hilum of the lung. The hilum is the area where blood vessels,…
Chest
VQ Scan
A VQ scan, or ventilation-perfusion scan, is a nuclear medicine imaging test that helps doctors evaluate how well air and blood are flowing through your lungs. If you see a…
Lung Biopsy
A lung biopsy is a medical procedure that involves taking a small sample of lung tissue for examination under a microscope. This diagnostic procedure helps doctors identify abnormalities, infections, or…
Kerley B Lines
Kerley B lines are specific radiographic findings visible on chest X-rays that represent thickened interlobular septa in the lungs. These short horizontal lines appear primarily at the lung periphery and…
Esophageal Obstruction
Esophageal obstruction refers to a blockage in the esophagus that prevents the normal passage of food and liquids from the throat to the stomach. This finding on a radiology report…
Aortitis
Aortitis refers to inflammation of the aorta identified on imaging studies. This finding on a radiology report indicates abnormal changes to the wall of the body’s main artery. Radiologists diagnose…
Penetrating Aortic Ulcer
A penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU) occurs when an atherosclerotic plaque erodes through the inner lining of the aorta, creating a small ulceration that can penetrate into deeper layers of the…
Fluid In The Lung With Pneumonia
A parapneumonic effusion refers to fluid that collects between the layers of tissue lining the lung and chest cavity (pleural space) as a result of pneumonia. This condition occurs when…
Hydrothorax
Hydrothorax means excess fluid collecting in the space surrounding your lungs. This fluid accumulation can affect your breathing and requires medical attention. In this article, we’ll explain what hydrothorax means…
Hemiazygos Vein
The hemiazygos vein is seen on chest imaging studies. It is located in the posterior thorax along the left side of the vertebral column. This vessel serves as a collateral…
Hemithorax
When you receive a radiology report after a chest X-ray or CT scan, you might encounter the term “hemithorax.” This term simply refers to one half of your chest cavity—either…
Hemidiaphragm
The term “hemidiaphragm” can appear on radiology reports. Simply put, a hemidiaphragm refers to one half of the diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen. …