Chest X-Ray: Pneumonia Vs Normal
Chest X-rays are often ordered to evaluate a suspected pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection of the lung. Pneumonia can be caused by multiple types of organisms like bacteria, fungus,…
Lungs
Interstitial Lung Pattern On Chest X-ray
Interstitial lung pattern on chest X-ray is a common finding in radiology reports which can have numerous causes. This finding can be asymptomatic or have severe and life threatening symptoms….
Infiltrate On Chest X-ray
Infiltrate is a term commonly used on X-rays to describe abnormalities in the lung. The term is descriptive and does not provide a specific diagnosis in many cases. What does…
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…
Solitary Pulmonary Nodule In Lung
A nodule is a spot in the lung. Solitary pulmonary nodule means that there is only one in the lung. A nodule is a common finding on imaging of the…
Calcified Granuloma In The Lung
You might see the words calcified granuloma somewhere in your chest x ray report. It is a very common abnormality which many people have as a finding. What Is A…