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…
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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….
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…
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…