Hiatal Hernia On Esophagram
Hiatal hernias are commonly seen on esophagrams. We most commonly see the stomach going into the chest in these types of hernias. We often find hiatal hernias incidentally. Larger hernias…
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Barium Esophagram Procedure
An esophagram performed with barium is a common test done to examine the esophagus for abnormalities. An advantage of this test is that we can observe it’s function using continuous…
Anterior Mediastinal Mass On CT
The mediastinum is the compartment of the chest between the lungs. The anterior mediastinum is the part closest to the sternum or breast bone. The anterior mediastinum is below the…
Bilateral Hilar Prominence On Chest X-Ray
Bilateral hilar prominence on x ray means that the radiologist interpreting your x ray thinks that the hila are enlarged. The hila of the lung are the central middle part…
Chest X-Ray Clear But Still Have Symptoms
Chest X-rays are often used to workup symptoms that arise from the chest like pain, cough, shortness of breath and abnormal breathing. Chest X-rays are a great start and allow…
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…
Widened Mediastinum on Chest X-ray
Widened mediastinum on chest X-ray means the central part of the chest between the lungs look wider then usual. This has many causes some of which are benign and represent…
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…