Congestive Heart Failure on Chest X-ray
Signs of congestive heart failure on chest X-ray are most commonly from failure of the left ventricle. The left ventricle pumps blood out to the body through the aorta and…
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Sniff Test For Diaphragm Paralysis or Phrenic Nerve Palsy
Sniff test for diaphragmatic paralysis is done in the radiology department using real time X-ray or fluoroscopy to look at how the diaphragms move. It’s a quick, easy and noninvasive…
Elevated Diaphragm: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
The diaphragm separates the chest and abdominal cavities and is the main muscle of respiration. The diaphragm is usually smooth and dome shaped. The diaphragm is found on both sides…
Broken Rib On X-ray And CT Scan
Broken ribs are common after trauma to the chest wall. Broken ribs are painful and can cause damage to internal organs at times. X-rays and CT are frequently used to…
Chest X-ray for Chest Pain
Chest X-ray is commonly ordered to look for potential causes of chest pain. Chest pain can be due to many conditions ranging from heart burn and broken rib to deadly…
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….
Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly) On Chest X-ray
An enlarged heart is a common finding on chest X-ray. Enlarged heart has many causes outlined below. Sometimes it’s not the actual heart that is enlarged but fluid around it…
Pneumothorax On Chest X-ray
A pneumothorax or collapsed lung is a diagnosis which can be made on a chest X-ray. This potentially life threatening condition needs a prompt diagnosis and treatment. What is a…
Pleural Effusion On Chest X-ray
A pleural effusion is a common finding on chest X-ray which means there is fluid around the lung. Pleural effusions can be caused by many conditions, ranging from benign to…
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…
Enlarged Lymph Nodes In the Armpit (Axilla) On One Side On CT
Enlarged lymph nodes in the armpit on one side means that they are reacting to an infection or other illness. We can see lymph node enlargement on CT, but can…
Tertiary Contractions and Abnormal motility On Esophogram
Tertiary contractions of esophagus and dysmotility are ways of saying that the tube that runs from the throat to the stomach called the esophagus is not working like it should….