Left Brachiocephalic Vein
The left brachiocephalic vein is an important blood vessel in the upper chest that may appear on your imaging reports. Radiologists mention this structure when it’s being evaluated or when…
General Imaging
Right Brachiocephalic Vein
The right brachiocephalic vein is a vein in the upper chest that can be seen on ultrasound, CT and MRI studies. The vein will be mentioned in the radiology report…
Paraspinal Muscles
Paraspinal muscles are the muscles that run along both sides of the spine, playing an important role in posture, movement, and spinal stability. When reviewing radiology reports, patients may come…
Vascular Calcifications
If you’ve had an X-ray, CT scan, or ultrasound, you might see the term “vascular calcifications” in your radiology report. This can sound alarming, but in many cases, it’s simply…
Septic Emboli
Septic emboli indicate an underlying infection that has spread through the bloodstream to another site in the body. These infected clots travel to different organs, most commonly the lungs, brain,…
PICC Line vs Central Line
PICC line and central line are often mentioned in radiology reports. These medical devices are important in gaining central venous access for administering medications, nutrition and other uses. This article…
Picc Line vs Midline
When patients require long-term intravenous access, doctors often choose between two important options: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC lines) and Midlines. This article will discuss how these devices appear on…
Pseudoaneurysm
Pseudoaneurysms, also known as false aneurysms, are an important finding in medical imaging tests that need prompt diagnosis and treatment. They are prone to rupture and can be life threatening….
Can I Refuse Contrast Dye For MRI?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides detailed imaging for diagnosis of conditions throughout the body. Sometimes, doctors recommend using contrast dye during an MRI to enhance the images and allow certain…
Ascending Aorta
The ascending aorta is part of the major artery that transports oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Medical imaging plays an important role in diagnosing…
Grossly Patent Meaning
The term “grossly patent” is used in radiology reports to describe blood vessels, airways, bowel and other anatomic structures that act like pipes. This term can be found in all…
Shotty Lymph Node Meaning
Shotty lymph nodes is a term that can sometimes appear in radiology reports. The term is generally used to describe small, non-specific lymph nodes that are not usually a cause…