Radiology Report Terms Explained in Plain English

Abdominal Lymphadenopathy

Abdominal Lymphadenopathy is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Adrenal Adenoma

An adrenal adenoma is a usually benign adrenal gland nodule often found incidentally.

Adrenal Hyperplasia

Adrenal Hyperplasia is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Adrenal Mass

Adrenal Mass is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Air Trapping

Air Trapping is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Aortic Aneurysm

Aortic Aneurysm is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Aortic Atherosclerosis

Aortic Atherosclerosis is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Aortic Dissection

Aortic Dissection is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Aortic Plaque

Aortic Plaque means focal atherosclerotic or calcified buildup is seen on imaging involving the aortic.

Appendicitis On CT

Appendicitis On CT is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Appendicolith

Appendicolith is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Arachnoid Cyst

Arachnoid Cyst is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Ascending Aortic Aneurysm

Ascending Aortic Aneurysm is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Ascites

Ascites is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Atelectasis

Atelectasis is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Axillary Lymph Node

Axillary Lymph Node is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Axillary Lymphadenopathy

Axillary Lymphadenopathy means lymph nodes appear enlarged on imaging involving the axillary.

Baker Cyst

Baker Cyst is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Benign Calcification

Benign Calcification is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Bile Duct Dilation

Bile Duct Dilation means a duct or hollow structure appears widened on imaging involving the bile duct.

Bile Duct Obstruction

Bile Duct Obstruction means imaging suggests a blockage in a hollow organ or passage involving the bile duct.

Bile Duct Stone

Bile Duct Stone means the scan shows a calcified stone involving the bile duct.

Bile Duct Thickening

Bile Duct Thickening describes tissue that appears thicker than expected on imaging involving the bile duct.

Biliary Duct Dilation

Biliary Duct Dilation is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Bladder Mass

Bladder Mass is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Bladder Stone

Bladder Stone is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Bladder Thickening

Bladder Thickening describes tissue that appears thicker than expected on imaging involving the bladder.

Bladder Wall Thickening

Bladder Wall Thickening is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Bone Cyst

Bone Cyst is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Bone Island

Bone Island is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Bone Lesion

Bone Lesion is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Bone Tumor

Bone Tumor is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Bowel Obstruction

Bowel Obstruction means imaging suggests a blockage in a hollow organ or passage involving the bowel.

Bowel Polyp

Bowel Polyp means imaging suggests a focal tissue projection involving the bowel.

Bowel Wall Thickening

Bowel Wall Thickening is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Brain Cyst

Brain Cyst is a fluid-containing imaging finding involving the brain.

Brain Edema

Brain Edema means imaging suggests excess fluid within tissue involving the brain.

Brain Lesion

Brain lesion is a broad term for an abnormal area seen in the brain on imaging.

Breast Calcification

Breast Calcification is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Breast Lesion

Breast Lesion is a broad term for a focal imaging abnormality involving the breast.

Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Calcified Lung Nodule

Calcified Lung Nodule is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Cardiac Effusion

Cardiac effusion means imaging saw extra fluid around the heart. The wording alone does not show the cause or whether the fluid is putting pressure on the heart.

Cardiac Enlargement

Cardiac Enlargement describes an organ or structure that measures larger than expected involving the cardiac.

Cardiomegaly

Cardiomegaly is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Carotid Calcification

Carotid Calcification is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Carotid Plaque

Carotid Plaque means focal atherosclerotic or calcified buildup is seen on imaging involving the carotid.

Cervical Enlargement

Cervical Enlargement describes an organ or structure that measures larger than expected involving the cervical.

Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Cholelithiasis

Cholelithiasis is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Chronic Small Vessel Ischemic Changes

Chronic Small Vessel Ischemic Changes is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Cirrhotic Liver

Cirrhotic Liver is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Colonic Mass

Colonic Mass is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Colonic Obstruction

Colonic Obstruction means imaging suggests a blockage in a hollow organ or passage involving the colonic.

Colonic Polyp

Colonic Polyp is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Common Bile Duct Dilation

Common Bile Duct Dilation is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Complex Renal Cyst

Complex Renal Cyst is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Compression Fracture

Compression Fracture is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Coronary Artery Calcification

Coronary Artery Calcification is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Coronary Artery Plaque

Coronary Artery Plaque means focal atherosclerotic or calcified buildup is seen on imaging involving the coronary artery.

Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease means the spinal discs show age-related wear or dehydration on imaging.

Descending Aortic Aneurysm

Descending Aortic Aneurysm is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Disc Bulge

Disc bulge means a spinal disc extends beyond its usual margin in a broad, generalized way.

Disc Herniation

Disc herniation means part of a spinal disc is bulging or displaced beyond its usual space.

Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Diverticulosis

Diverticulosis means small pouches are present in the colon wall, often found incidentally on abdominal imaging.

Emphysema

Emphysema is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Endometrial Thickening

Endometrial Thickening is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Enlarged Cervical Lymph Node

Enlarged Cervical Lymph Node is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Enlarged Lymph Nodes Chest

Enlarged Lymph Nodes Chest is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Enlarged Mediastinal Lymph Node

Enlarged Mediastinal Lymph Node is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Enlarged Prostate

Enlarged Prostate is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Ethmoid Sinus Opacity

Ethmoid Sinus Opacity is a broad imaging term for increased density involving the sinus.

Facet Arthropathy

Facet Arthropathy is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Fatty Liver

Fatty Liver is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Focal Nodular Hyperplasia

Focal Nodular Hyperplasia is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Foraminal Stenosis

Foraminal Stenosis is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Frontal Sinus Thickening

Frontal Sinus Thickening describes tissue that appears thicker than expected on imaging involving the sinus.

Gallbladder Wall Thickening

Gallbladder Wall Thickening is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Gallstones

Gallstones are solid deposits in the gallbladder seen on imaging.

Ground-Glass Opacity

Ground-glass opacity is a hazy area in the lung seen on CT that does not fully hide the lung structures underneath.

Hepatic Adenoma

Hepatic Adenoma is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Hepatic Hemangioma

Hepatic Hemangioma is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Hepatic Steatosis

Hepatic steatosis means fat was seen in the liver on imaging.

Hiatal Hernia

Hiatal hernia means part of the stomach extends upward through the diaphragm.

Hilar Lymphadenopathy

Hilar Lymphadenopathy is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Hip Arthritis

Hip Arthritis is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Hip Effusion

Hip Effusion is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Hydronephrosis

Hydronephrosis is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Incidental Finding

Incidental Finding is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial Lung Disease is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Kidney Cyst

A kidney cyst is a fluid-filled sac in the kidney, and the practical question is usually whether the report sounds clearly simple or more complex and in need of closer review.

Kidney Stone

Kidney Stone is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Knee Effusion

Knee Effusion is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Large Bowel Obstruction

Large Bowel Obstruction is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Large Pleural Effusion

Large Pleural Effusion is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Lipoma

Lipoma is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Liver Calcification

Liver Calcification is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Liver Cyst

Liver Cyst is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Liver Hemangioma

Liver Hemangioma is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Liver Lesion

Liver lesion is a broad term for a focal area in the liver that looks different from surrounding tissue.

Liver Mass

Liver Mass is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Liver Steatosis

Liver Steatosis means excess fat is seen in the organ on imaging involving the liver.

Liver Thrombosis

Liver Thrombosis means imaging suggests clot within a vessel involving the liver.

Lung Cavity

Lung Cavity is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Lung Consolidation

Lung Consolidation is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Lung Mass

Lung Mass is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Lung Nodule

A lung nodule is a small spot in the lung, but the key question is usually whether the report is describing a routine incidental finding or a nodule that needs interval follow-up.

Lung Opacity

Lung opacity is a broad radiology term for an area of increased density in the lung on imaging.

Lung Scarring

Lung Scarring is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Lymph Node Enlargement

Lymph Node Enlargement is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Mastoid Effusion

Mastoid Effusion is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Maxillary Sinus Opacity

Maxillary Sinus Opacity is a broad imaging term for increased density involving the sinus.

Maxillary Sinus Thickening

Maxillary Sinus Thickening describes tissue that appears thicker than expected on imaging involving the sinus.

Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy

Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Mediastinal Mass

Mediastinal Mass is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Meningioma

Meningioma is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Meniscus Tear

Meniscus Tear is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Mesenteric Lymph Nodes

Mesenteric Lymph Nodes is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Mesenteric Lymphadenopathy

Mesenteric Lymphadenopathy is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Mesenteric Mass

Mesenteric Mass is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Moderate Pleural Effusion

Moderate Pleural Effusion is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Multiple Lung Nodules

Multiple Lung Nodules is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Nephrolithiasis

Nephrolithiasis is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Ovarian Cyst

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled structure in or on the ovary, commonly seen on pelvic imaging.

Ovarian Enlargement

Ovarian Enlargement describes an organ or structure that measures larger than expected involving the ovarian.

Ovarian Mass

Ovarian Mass is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Pancreatic Cyst

A pancreatic cyst is a fluid-containing lesion in the pancreas seen on imaging.

Pancreatic Duct Dilation

Pancreatic Duct Dilation is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Pancreatic Lesion

Pancreatic Lesion is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Pancreatic Mass

Pancreatic Mass is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Pancreatitis Findings

Pancreatitis Findings is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Pelvic Free Fluid

Pelvic Free Fluid is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Pelvic Lymphadenopathy

Pelvic Lymphadenopathy is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Pelvic Mass

Pelvic Mass is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Pericardial Effusion

Pericardial Effusion is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Peritoneal Free Fluid

Peritoneal free fluid means imaging saw fluid in the abdominal cavity between the organs. The wording alone does not show whether this is a small reactive finding or part of a bigger abdominal problem.

Peritoneal Nodule

Peritoneal Nodule is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Peritoneal Thickening

Peritoneal Thickening is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Pleural Effusion

Pleural Effusion is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Pleural Plaque

Pleural Plaque is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Pleural Thickening

Pleural Thickening describes tissue that appears thicker than expected on imaging involving the pleural.

Pneumonia On CT

Pneumonia On CT is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Portal Vein Thrombosis

Portal Vein Thrombosis is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Prostate Enlargement

Prostate Enlargement is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Prostate Nodule

Prostate Nodule is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Pulmonary Edema

Pulmonary Edema is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary embolism means a blood clot is seen in the arteries of the lungs.

Pulmonary Mass

Pulmonary Mass is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Pulmonary Nodule

Pulmonary Nodule is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Pulmonary Scarring

Pulmonary Scarring is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Renal Atrophy

Renal Atrophy is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Renal Cell Carcinoma

Renal Cell Carcinoma is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Renal Hydronephrosis

Renal Hydronephrosis means the kidney collecting system is dilated on imaging involving the renal.

Renal Lesion

Renal Lesion is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Renal Mass

A renal mass is a broad kidney finding, and the real next question is usually whether imaging is pointing toward a cystic lesion, a solid mass, or something still indeterminate.

Renal Scarring

Renal Scarring is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Rotator Cuff Tear

Rotator Cuff Tear is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Sacroiliac Joint Degeneration

Sacroiliac Joint Degeneration means age-related wear change is visible on imaging involving the sacroiliac joint.

Sacroiliitis

Sacroiliitis is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Shoulder Effusion

Shoulder Effusion is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Sinus Thickening

Sinus Thickening describes tissue that appears thicker than expected on imaging involving the sinus.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Small Bowel Obstruction

Small Bowel Obstruction is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Small Pleural Effusion

Small Pleural Effusion is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Soft Tissue Lipoma

Soft Tissue Lipoma usually refers to a benign fat-containing soft-tissue mass involving the soft tissue.

Soft Tissue Mass

Soft Tissue Mass is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Soft Tissue Nodule

Soft Tissue Nodule is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Solitary Pulmonary Nodule

Solitary Pulmonary Nodule is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Spiculated Lung Nodule

Spiculated Lung Nodule is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Spinal Degeneration

Spinal Degeneration means age-related wear change is visible on imaging involving the spinal.

Spinal Lesion

Spinal Lesion is a broad term for a focal imaging abnormality involving the spinal.

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis means the spinal canal is narrower than expected, but the useful question is whether the narrowing actually matches walking limits, nerve symptoms, or weakness.

Splenic Calcification

Splenic Calcification is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Splenic Cyst

Splenic Cyst is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

Splenomegaly

Splenomegaly means the spleen is enlarged on imaging.

Thyroid Calcification

Thyroid Calcification is a focus of calcium visible on imaging involving the thyroid.

Thyroid Enlargement

Thyroid Enlargement is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Thyroid Nodule

A thyroid nodule is a focal lump or small area in the thyroid gland seen on imaging.

Uterine Fibroid

Uterine Fibroid is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.

White Matter Hyperintensities

White Matter Hyperintensities is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.

Acute pulmonary embolism in the right lower lobe pulmonary artery.

"Acute pulmonary embolism in the right lower lobe pulmonary artery." is exact report wording linked to pulmonary embolism. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording can matter more quickly because severity, acuity, or compression language often changes follow-up.

adrenal nodule

"adrenal nodule" is exact report wording linked to adrenal adenoma. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording is most useful when read with the rest of the report instead of as a stand-alone answer.

Broad-based disc bulge at L4-L5.

"Broad-based disc bulge at L4-L5." is exact report wording linked to disc bulge. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording is most useful when read with the rest of the report instead of as a stand-alone answer.

Cholelithiasis without evidence of acute cholecystitis.

"Cholelithiasis without evidence of acute cholecystitis." is exact report wording linked to gallstones. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording can matter more quickly because severity, acuity, or compression language often changes follow-up.

Complex adnexal cystic lesion, ultrasound follow-up recommended.

"Complex adnexal cystic lesion, ultrasound follow-up recommended." is exact report wording linked to ovarian cyst. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording usually means doctors still need context, prior imaging, or another step before they settle the interpretation.

Complex cystic lesion of the left kidney, further characterization recommended.

"Complex cystic lesion of the left kidney, further characterization recommended." is exact report wording linked to kidney cyst. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording usually means doctors still need context, prior imaging, or another step before they settle the interpretation.

Diffuse hepatic steatosis.

"Diffuse hepatic steatosis." is exact report wording linked to hepatic steatosis. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording is most useful when read with the rest of the report instead of as a stand-alone answer.

Disc extrusion causing mass effect on the traversing nerve root.

"Disc extrusion causing mass effect on the traversing nerve root." is exact report wording linked to disc herniation. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording usually means doctors still need context, prior imaging, or another step before they settle the interpretation.

Enhancing lesion in the left frontal lobe.

"Enhancing lesion in the left frontal lobe." is exact report wording linked to brain lesion. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording usually means doctors still need context, prior imaging, or another step before they settle the interpretation.

Enlarged spleen measuring 15 cm in length.

"Enlarged spleen measuring 15 cm in length." is exact report wording linked to splenomegaly. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording is most useful when read with the rest of the report instead of as a stand-alone answer.

Findings compatible with pulmonary embolism with evidence of right heart strain.

"Findings compatible with pulmonary embolism with evidence of right heart strain." is exact report wording linked to pulmonary embolism. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording can matter more quickly because severity, acuity, or compression language often changes follow-up.

Gallstones within the gallbladder lumen.

"Gallstones within the gallbladder lumen." is exact report wording linked to gallstones. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording is most useful when read with the rest of the report instead of as a stand-alone answer.

hepatic lesion

"hepatic lesion" is exact report wording linked to liver lesion. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording usually means doctors still need context, prior imaging, or another step before they settle the interpretation.

hypodense liver lesion

"hypodense liver lesion" is exact report wording linked to liver lesion. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording usually means doctors still need context, prior imaging, or another step before they settle the interpretation.

incidental pulmonary nodule

"incidental pulmonary nodule" is exact report wording linked to lung nodule. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording often sounds calmer when the report also says mild, incidental, or without a more urgent complication.

Incidental solid pulmonary nodule, follow-up per risk guidelines.

"Incidental solid pulmonary nodule, follow-up per risk guidelines." is exact report wording linked to lung nodule. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording usually means doctors still need context, prior imaging, or another step before they settle the interpretation.

Indeterminate adrenal nodule, correlation with dedicated adrenal protocol recommended.

"Indeterminate adrenal nodule, correlation with dedicated adrenal protocol recommended." is exact report wording linked to adrenal adenoma. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording usually means doctors still need context, prior imaging, or another step before they settle the interpretation.

Indeterminate enhancing renal mass in the left kidney.

"Indeterminate enhancing renal mass in the left kidney." is exact report wording linked to renal mass. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording usually means doctors still need context, prior imaging, or another step before they settle the interpretation.

Indeterminate liver lesion in segment IV.

"Indeterminate liver lesion in segment IV." is exact report wording linked to liver lesion. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording usually means doctors still need context, prior imaging, or another step before they settle the interpretation.

Left adrenal adenoma.

"Left adrenal adenoma." is exact report wording linked to adrenal adenoma. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording is most useful when read with the rest of the report instead of as a stand-alone answer.

Left basilar airspace opacity, correlate for pneumonia.

"Left basilar airspace opacity, correlate for pneumonia." is exact report wording linked to lung opacity. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording is most useful when read with the rest of the report instead of as a stand-alone answer.

Left paracentral disc herniation at L5-S1.

"Left paracentral disc herniation at L5-S1." is exact report wording linked to disc herniation. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording is most useful when read with the rest of the report instead of as a stand-alone answer.

mild diffuse hepatic steatosis

"mild diffuse hepatic steatosis" is exact report wording linked to hepatic steatosis. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording often sounds calmer when the report also says mild, incidental, or without a more urgent complication.

Mild fatty infiltration of the liver.

"Mild fatty infiltration of the liver." is exact report wording linked to hepatic steatosis. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording often sounds calmer when the report also says mild, incidental, or without a more urgent complication.

mild hepatic steatosis

"mild hepatic steatosis" is exact report wording linked to hepatic steatosis. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording often sounds calmer when the report also says mild, incidental, or without a more urgent complication.

Mild posterior disc bulge without significant canal stenosis.

"Mild posterior disc bulge without significant canal stenosis." is exact report wording linked to disc bulge. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording often sounds calmer when the report also says mild, incidental, or without a more urgent complication.

Mild splenomegaly.

"Mild splenomegaly." is exact report wording linked to splenomegaly. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording often sounds calmer when the report also says mild, incidental, or without a more urgent complication.

Moderate cervical degenerative disc change with disc space narrowing.

"Moderate cervical degenerative disc change with disc space narrowing." is exact report wording linked to degenerative disc disease. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording is most useful when read with the rest of the report instead of as a stand-alone answer.

Moderate hiatal hernia noted incidentally.

"Moderate hiatal hernia noted incidentally." is exact report wording linked to hiatal hernia. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording is most useful when read with the rest of the report instead of as a stand-alone answer.

Moderate lumbar spinal stenosis at L4-L5.

"Moderate lumbar spinal stenosis at L4-L5." is exact report wording linked to spinal stenosis. It points toward a broader finding, but it does not establish the whole story by itself. The wording is most useful when read with the rest of the report instead of as a stand-alone answer.

Lung Nodule

A lung nodule is a small spot in the lung, but the key question is usually whether the report is describing a routine incidental finding or a nodule that needs interval follow-up.

Liver Lesion

Liver lesion is a broad term for a focal area in the liver that looks different from surrounding tissue.

Renal Mass

A renal mass is a broad kidney finding, and the real next question is usually whether imaging is pointing toward a cystic lesion, a solid mass, or something still indeterminate.

Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary embolism means a blood clot is seen in the arteries of the lungs.

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis means the spinal canal is narrower than expected, but the useful question is whether the narrowing actually matches walking limits, nerve symptoms, or weakness.

Thyroid Nodule

A thyroid nodule is a focal lump or small area in the thyroid gland seen on imaging.

Abdominal Bloating: Imaging-Related Causes Doctors May Consider

Abdominal Bloating is a common symptom search that can overlap with several organs or body systems. Imaging is usually ordered when clinicians need structural clues that fit the rest of the history and exam.

Abdominal Pain After Eating: Imaging-Related Causes Doctors May Consider

Abdominal Pain After Eating is a common symptom search that can overlap with several organs or body systems. Imaging is usually ordered when clinicians need structural clues that fit the rest of the history and exam.

Abdominal Pain At Night: Imaging-Related Causes Doctors May Consider

Abdominal Pain At Night is a common symptom search that can overlap with several organs or body systems. Imaging is usually ordered when clinicians need structural clues that fit the rest of the history and exam.

Abdominal Pain Radiating To Back: Imaging-Related Causes Doctors May Consider

Abdominal Pain Radiating To Back is a common symptom search that can overlap with several organs or body systems. Imaging is usually ordered when clinicians need structural clues that fit the rest of the history and exam.

Abdominal Pain When Breathing: Imaging-Related Causes Doctors May Consider

Abdominal Pain When Breathing is a common symptom search that can overlap with several organs or body systems. Imaging is usually ordered when clinicians need structural clues that fit the rest of the history and exam.

Abdominal Pain When Walking: Imaging-Related Causes Doctors May Consider

Abdominal Pain When Walking is a common symptom search that can overlap with several organs or body systems. Imaging is usually ordered when clinicians need structural clues that fit the rest of the history and exam.

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