Morgagni Hernia
A Morgagni hernia is a type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia where abdominal contents protrude into the chest cavity through a gap in the front part of the diaphragm. Named after…
Chest
What Does Perihilar Mean?
The term “perihilar” is used to describe findings near the hilum of the lungs on studies like X-rays and CT scans. The perihilar region is an important area where important…
Posterior Mediastinum
The posterior mediastinum is an anatomical region between the lungs in the chest that can sometimes be mentioned in radiology reports. When your doctor orders imaging of this region, they’re…
Cardiophrenic Angle
The cardiophrenic angle is a small but significant area on a chest X-ray or CT that can be mentioned on radiology reports. This is where the heart meets the diaphragm….
Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy
Mediastinal lymphadenopathy refers to enlarged lymph nodes in the mediastinum, the central part of the chest between the lungs. This condition is often discovered on imaging studies such as chest…
Metastatic Lung Cancer
Metastatic lung cancer occurs when cancer cells spread from the lungs to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, liver, or adrenal glands. It is often discovered…
Azygos Lobe
If you’ve recently had a chest X-ray or CT scan, you might see the term “azygos lobe” mentioned in your radiology report. While it may sound concerning, the azygos lobe…
Mediastinal Lymph Nodes
Radiology reports of the chest can sometimes mention “mediastinal lymph nodes”. These nodes are a normal part of your immune system but can be mentioned when enlarged or abnormal in…
Spiculated Lung Nodule
A spiculated lung nodule is a term you may see on a radiology report after having a chest CT scan or X-ray. This description refers to a lung nodule— a…
Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer
Stage 4 esophageal cancer is an advanced form of cancer that has spread beyond the esophagus to other parts of the body. Radiology plays an important role in detecting, staging,…
Enlarged Thymus
The thymus is a small gland located in the upper chest, behind the sternum and in front of the heart. It plays an important role in the immune system, particularly…
Mediastinal Shift
Mediastinal shift is a term mentioned in radiology reports when imaging the chest. It refers to the movement of the mediastinum—the central compartment of the chest containing the heart, trachea,…