Report Phrase Library
Radiology report phrases explained in plain English
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Acute pulmonary embolism in the right lower lobe pulmonary artery.
Pulmonary Embolism
"Acute pulmonary embolism in the right lower lobe pulmonary artery." is radiology report language linked to pulmonary embolism and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Broad-based disc bulge at L4-L5.
Disc Bulge
"Broad-based disc bulge at L4-L5." is radiology report language linked to disc bulge and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Cholelithiasis without evidence of acute cholecystitis.
Gallstones
"Cholelithiasis without evidence of acute cholecystitis." is radiology report language linked to gallstones and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Complex adnexal cystic lesion, ultrasound follow-up recommended.
Ovarian Cyst
"Complex adnexal cystic lesion, ultrasound follow-up recommended." is radiology report language linked to ovarian cyst and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Complex cystic lesion of the left kidney, further characterization recommended.
Kidney Cyst
"Complex cystic lesion of the left kidney, further characterization recommended." is radiology report language linked to kidney cyst and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Diffuse hepatic steatosis.
Hepatic Steatosis
"Diffuse hepatic steatosis." is radiology report language linked to hepatic steatosis and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Disc extrusion causing mass effect on the traversing nerve root.
Disc Herniation
"Disc extrusion causing mass effect on the traversing nerve root." is radiology report language linked to disc herniation and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Enhancing lesion in the left frontal lobe.
Brain Lesion
"Enhancing lesion in the left frontal lobe." is radiology report language linked to brain lesion and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Enlarged spleen measuring 15 cm in length.
Splenomegaly
"Enlarged spleen measuring 15 cm in length." is radiology report language linked to splenomegaly and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Findings compatible with pulmonary embolism with evidence of right heart strain.
Pulmonary Embolism
"Findings compatible with pulmonary embolism with evidence of right heart strain." is radiology report language linked to pulmonary embolism and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Gallstones within the gallbladder lumen.
Gallstones
"Gallstones within the gallbladder lumen." is radiology report language linked to gallstones and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
hepatic lesion
Liver Lesion
"hepatic lesion" is radiology report language linked to liver lesion and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
hypodense liver lesion
Liver Lesion
"hypodense liver lesion" is radiology report language linked to liver lesion and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
incidental pulmonary nodule
Lung Nodule
"incidental pulmonary nodule" is radiology report language linked to lung nodule and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Incidental solid pulmonary nodule, follow-up per risk guidelines.
Lung Nodule
"Incidental solid pulmonary nodule, follow-up per risk guidelines." is radiology report language linked to lung nodule and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Indeterminate adrenal nodule, correlation with dedicated adrenal protocol recommended.
Adrenal Adenoma
"Indeterminate adrenal nodule, correlation with dedicated adrenal protocol recommended." is radiology report language linked to adrenal adenoma and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Indeterminate enhancing renal mass in the left kidney.
Renal Mass
"Indeterminate enhancing renal mass in the left kidney." is radiology report language linked to renal mass and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Indeterminate liver lesion in segment IV.
Liver Lesion
"Indeterminate liver lesion in segment IV." is radiology report language linked to liver lesion and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Left adrenal adenoma.
Adrenal Adenoma
"Left adrenal adenoma." is radiology report language linked to adrenal adenoma and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Left basilar airspace opacity, correlate for pneumonia.
Lung Opacity
"Left basilar airspace opacity, correlate for pneumonia." is radiology report language linked to lung opacity and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Left paracentral disc herniation at L5-S1.
Disc Herniation
"Left paracentral disc herniation at L5-S1." is radiology report language linked to disc herniation and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
mild diffuse hepatic steatosis
Hepatic Steatosis
"mild diffuse hepatic steatosis" is radiology report language linked to hepatic steatosis and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Mild fatty infiltration of the liver.
Hepatic Steatosis
"Mild fatty infiltration of the liver." is radiology report language linked to hepatic steatosis and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
mild hepatic steatosis
Hepatic Steatosis
"mild hepatic steatosis" is radiology report language linked to hepatic steatosis and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Mild posterior disc bulge without significant canal stenosis.
Disc Bulge
"Mild posterior disc bulge without significant canal stenosis." is radiology report language linked to disc bulge and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Mild splenomegaly.
Splenomegaly
"Mild splenomegaly." is radiology report language linked to splenomegaly and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Moderate cervical degenerative disc change with disc space narrowing.
Degenerative Disc Disease
"Moderate cervical degenerative disc change with disc space narrowing." is radiology report language linked to degenerative disc disease and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Moderate hiatal hernia noted incidentally.
Hiatal Hernia
"Moderate hiatal hernia noted incidentally." is radiology report language linked to hiatal hernia and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Moderate lumbar spinal stenosis at L4-L5.
Spinal Stenosis
"Moderate lumbar spinal stenosis at L4-L5." is radiology report language linked to spinal stenosis and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Multilevel degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine.
Degenerative Disc Disease
"Multilevel degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine." is radiology report language linked to degenerative disc disease and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Nonspecific white matter lesion, clinical correlation recommended.
Brain Lesion
"Nonspecific white matter lesion, clinical correlation recommended." is radiology report language linked to brain lesion and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Pancreatic cyst with follow-up MRI recommended.
Pancreatic Cyst
"Pancreatic cyst with follow-up MRI recommended." is radiology report language linked to pancreatic cyst and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Patchy ground-glass opacity in the right lower lobe.
Ground-Glass Opacity
"Patchy ground-glass opacity in the right lower lobe." is radiology report language linked to ground-glass opacity and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Patchy right lower lobe opacity.
Lung Opacity
"Patchy right lower lobe opacity." is radiology report language linked to lung opacity and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Persistent ground-glass nodule, interval follow-up recommended.
Ground-Glass Opacity
"Persistent ground-glass nodule, interval follow-up recommended." is radiology report language linked to ground-glass opacity and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
renal cyst
Kidney Cyst
"renal cyst" is radiology report language linked to kidney cyst and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Scattered colonic diverticulosis without diverticulitis.
Diverticulosis
"Scattered colonic diverticulosis without diverticulitis." is radiology report language linked to diverticulosis and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Severe central canal stenosis with crowding of the cauda equina.
Spinal Stenosis
"Severe central canal stenosis with crowding of the cauda equina." is radiology report language linked to spinal stenosis and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Sigmoid diverticulosis noted incidentally.
Diverticulosis
"Sigmoid diverticulosis noted incidentally." is radiology report language linked to diverticulosis and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Simple left ovarian cyst.
Ovarian Cyst
"Simple left ovarian cyst." is radiology report language linked to ovarian cyst and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
simple right renal cyst
Kidney Cyst
"simple right renal cyst" is radiology report language linked to kidney cyst and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Small 4 mm pulmonary nodule in the right upper lobe.
Lung Nodule
"Small 4 mm pulmonary nodule in the right upper lobe." is radiology report language linked to lung nodule and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Small hiatal hernia.
Hiatal Hernia
"Small hiatal hernia." is radiology report language linked to hiatal hernia and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Small hypodense hepatic lesion, too small to characterize.
Liver Lesion
"Small hypodense hepatic lesion, too small to characterize." is radiology report language linked to liver lesion and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
small pancreatic cyst
Pancreatic Cyst
"small pancreatic cyst" is radiology report language linked to pancreatic cyst and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Small pancreatic cystic lesion in the body of the pancreas.
Pancreatic Cyst
"Small pancreatic cystic lesion in the body of the pancreas." is radiology report language linked to pancreatic cyst and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Solid right renal mass, further urologic evaluation recommended.
Renal Mass
"Solid right renal mass, further urologic evaluation recommended." is radiology report language linked to renal mass and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
solid thyroid nodule
Thyroid Nodule
"solid thyroid nodule" is radiology report language linked to thyroid nodule and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
Solid thyroid nodule in the right lobe.
Thyroid Nodule
"Solid thyroid nodule in the right lobe." is radiology report language linked to thyroid nodule and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
TI-RADS follow-up recommended for thyroid nodule.
Thyroid Nodule
"TI-RADS follow-up recommended for thyroid nodule." is radiology report language linked to thyroid nodule and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
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