Body of the Radiology Report
The body of the radiology report is where most of the detail is. This is where the radiologist describes the findings on the imaging study. The body of the report…
General Imaging
What is The Impression In A Report
Impression is like the conclusion of a report. It should be the place where the bottom line is. Where the radiologist gives his most likely diagnosis. Sometimes radiologists will give…
What does it mean when we say Probable Diagnosis in a report?
Probable diagnosis in a report implies a high degree of certainty with regards to a diagnosis. There is however, a little room left for doubt and other possibilities. This is…
Does it Matter Where You Get An MRI?
Yes, it does. MRIs are best done at facilities that have experience with your type of test. You want technologists and radiologists who have experience and preferably additional training in…
Metastatic Bone Lesions on CT
Metastatic bones lesions are identified when a cancer has spread from its primary site. Metastatic cancer has a worse prognosis. Metastatic cancer can spread to many places throughout the body…
Metastasis on X-ray
Metastasis means that cancer has spread to a site that is separate from the original cancer. Finding metastasis carries a worse prognosis. Metastasis can go to various sites in…
What is a Protocol for An Imaging Test?
Protocol is a way of doing a particular imaging test. A protocol can vary based on the particular test, the location where the test is done, the preference of…
Is More Imaging Always Better?
No. There are many downsides to doing more imaging. Imaging is expensive. Some imaging tests expose you to potentially harmful radiation. Doing more imaging is time consuming and may take…
Can You Still Have Cancer with a Negative PET scan?
Yes, there are definitely cancers that can not be detected on a PET scan for various reasons. A negative PET scan does not mean you don’t have cancer. It does…
Can’t Rule Out Cancer – What Does It Mean?
“Can’t rule out cancer” is a phrase that is sometimes found in reports. This can obviously cause a lot of patient anxiety. The phrase basically means that the radiologist can…
Of No Clinical Significance – What Does it Mean?
Some radiologists will use the phrase: this finding is of no clinical significance. They mean to say that the finding is benign and they do not think it has any…
What Does Hypodensity Mean on CT?
Hypodensity means that a described structure in a report is darker on CT than the surrounding tissue or organ. It says nothing of the cause. Density on CT is…