Report phrase | Chest | ct / xray / upper-gi
Small hiatal hernia.
Small Hiatal Hernia. is report wording commonly used when radiologists describe hiatal hernia in a concise, technical way. The phrase itself is descriptive, not a diagnosis, and still needs the rest of the report for context.
"Small hiatal hernia." is radiology report language linked to hiatal hernia and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
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Small hiatal hernia.
Plain-English explanation
Small Hiatal Hernia. is report wording commonly used when radiologists describe hiatal hernia in a concise, technical way. The phrase itself is descriptive, not a diagnosis, and still needs the rest of the report for context.
How common this wording is
Hiatal hernia is a common incidental finding, especially in adults and older patients.
When doctors worry more
- The hernia is large or associated with obstruction-type symptoms
- There is severe reflux or swallowing difficulty
- The report suggests a paraesophageal hernia or complication
Main finding guide
This phrase usually maps back to the broader finding guide for Hiatal Hernia.
Read the Hiatal Hernia guideClear medical disclaimer
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