Typos on Radiology Report
These are quite common and happen because the radiologist uses speech recognition software which does not always recognize what exactly he is saying. While the radiologist, does proofread the report,…
General Imaging
What Does IT Mean: “Can Not Exclude” Something?
Can not exclude something is terminology that is sometimes used in reports ranging from X-rays to high level modalities like CT and Pet Scan. Often the radiologist who uses this…
What Does It Mean When You See Limited Study In A Report?
A common statement seen in radiology reports is the phrase limited study. Often the radiologist interpreting the study will state the reasons why the study is limited. Limited study basically…
Preliminary or Nighthawk Read Discrepancy
Nighthawk companies provide interpretations of radiology studies done during off hours. These interpretations are done by board certified radiologists who focus their practice on emergency radiology. They often provide interpretations…
Nighthawk or Preliminary Radiology Read
A nighthawk or preliminary read is often done for urgent studies performed during the evenings or the night, frequently from the emergency room. This type of read is done by…
Artifacts In Medical Imaging
Artifacts are present on many imaging tests. Artifacts do not represent real abnormalities or disease. Artifacts are important because they can be confused for abnormalities and disease. What are artifacts?…
What are X-ray views?
X-ray views are the different types of X-rays taken for an exam of a part of the body. X-rays taken of body parts have at least two views. The number and…
Radiology Report Structure
The radiology report is where the results of your medical imaging test are provided. The radiology doctor will describe the findings and provide a diagnosis. Your doctor will use this…
Contrast Enhancement
The term contrast enhancement in radiology reports is used most commonly when referring to CT and MRI scans done with contrast. Contrast enhancement is a descriptive term and does not…
Prostate MRI
Prostate MRI is a test that provides detailed images of the prostate. The test is most commonly done to look for clinically significant cancer of the prostate. Reporting of prostate…
Lymphoscintigraphy (Sentinel Node Injection) For Breast Cancer
Lymphoscintigraphy for breast cancer is a common and helpful procedure done prior to surgery for breast cancer. This procedure helps the surgeon identify the first lymph node (sentinel node) that…
Uterine Fibroids On MRI
Uterine fibroids which are also called leiomyomas are the most common benign tumors of the uterus. They are often found on imaging studies of the pelvis such as MRI. Fibroids…