Inflammation in plain English

Gallstones

Gallstones are solid deposits in the gallbladder seen on imaging.

Lung Opacity

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

Pain Under the Right Rib: Imaging-Related Causes Doctors May Consider

Pain under the right rib often sends doctors toward the gallbladder and bile ducts first, but liver, lung-base, and chest-wall causes can overlap in the same spot. Imaging is most helpful when the location, exam, or lab pattern suggests the pain may reflect more than a simple strain.

Pain Under the Left Rib: What Imaging Sometimes Looks For

Pain under the left rib can overlap with stomach, spleen, pancreas, lung-base, and chest wall causes. Imaging may help when symptoms persist or the clinical picture is unclear.

Left Rib Pain: Why Imaging May Be Ordered

Left rib pain can reflect chest wall strain, pleural irritation, lower lung findings, or upper abdominal structures near the rib cage. Imaging helps when symptoms do not fit a simple strain pattern.

Right Upper Quadrant Pain: Radiology Findings That May Be Relevant

Right upper quadrant pain is one of the clearest symptom routes into gallbladder, bile-duct, and liver imaging. The wording matters because the same pain pattern can point toward stones, blockage, inflammation, or a nearby chest finding depending on the rest of the story.