Lung Abscess On Chest X-Ray And CT Scan
Lung abscesses are collections of pus in the lung. They are diagnosed on imaging studies like chest X-rays and CT scans. Patients who have underlying conditions and who are immunocompromised…
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Bronchiolitis On Chest X-Ray And CT Scan
Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of bronchioles. Bronchioles are small air passageways that lead to the air exchange units of the lung called alveoli. Bronchiolitis has many causes, many of which…
Viral Pneumonia On Chest X-Ray And CT Scan
Viral pneumonia is an infection of the lung caused by various viruses. This infection is most common in children and the elderly. Serious infections can occur in those who have…
Tracheal Shift On X-Ray And CT Scan
Tracheal shift means the trachea is shifted from its normal location in the midline. Tracheal shift is most commonly identified on X-rays and CT. Tracheal shift has many causes ranging…
Aortic Dissection On CT
Aortic dissection is a life threatening condition involving the main artery of the body. This can involve the artery in the chest or abdomen. The branch vessels of the aorta…
Nuclear Medicine Lung Scan
A nuclear medicine lung scan provides information about the blood flow and airflow to the lung. This is a two part test. Radioactive matter will be injected into a vein…
Tree-In-Bud Opacities In Lung
Tree-in-bud opacities are usually seen on a chest CT. They are a description of an abnormality we see on imaging and do not describe a specific disease. Tree-in-bud opacities can…
Tracheal Stenosis
Tracheal stenosis is a narrowing of the windpipe that may cause difficulty breathing. Tracheal stenosis can be something you are born with or acquire later in life. This condition most…
What Is CXR medical abbreviation?
Abbreviations are used across medicine. Many abbreviations are unclear except to those who work in medicine. CXR is a commonly seen abbreviation in medicine. What does CXR mean? CXR…
Mediastinal Mass Symptoms, Causes And Diagnosis
A mediastinal mass can be discovered on imaging of the chest. This is a mass located in the central chest between the lungs. A mediastinal mass can be found on…
Perihilar Infiltrates
Perihilar infiltrates are found on imaging studies of the chest like X-rays and CT. The term perihilar infiltrates does not indicate a specific diagnosis but is a descriptive term…
What Is Atelectasis?
Atelectasis is seen on imaging studies of the chest like X-rays and CT. Atelectasis is collapse of the lung or a part of it. The lung becomes airless and loses…