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…
General Imaging
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…
What is a Night Hawk Report?
A night hawk report is issued by a radiologist who works for a company that covers a radiology practice after hours. A night hawk report is issued by a…
What Is an Incidental Finding?
An incidental finding is a lesion discovered on an imaging test that is unrelated to the reason for the exam. Incidental findings can be found on any imaging test. Incidental…
Bone Scan Test
Bone scan is a nuclear medicine test done to evaluate cancer, infections, arthritis and other conditions throughout the skeleton. The test images the entire skeleton. The test involves the…
What is a Stricture?
A stricture is a narrowing of a passageway in the body. Usually a stricture occurs in a tube like structures in the body such as the esophagus, the bowel, the…