{"id":4945,"date":"2022-12-02T05:59:53","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T05:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pockethealthqa.wpengine.com\/?page_id=4945"},"modified":"2023-01-16T14:41:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T14:41:50","slug":"radiology-terminology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/","title":{"rendered":"Radiology Terminology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpg-list-wrapper wpg-list-wrapper-template-alphabet\"><div class=\"wpg-list-search-form wpg-list-search-form-position-above\"><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Search by Keyword ...\" value=\"\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-filter-container\"><div class=\"wpg-list-filter\"><span class=\"wpg-list-filter-row\"><a class=\" filter active\" data-filter=\"all\">All<\/a><a class=\" filter-disable\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-0-9\">0-9<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-a\">A<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-b\">B<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-c\">C<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-d\">D<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-e\">E<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-f\">F<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-g\">G<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-h\">H<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-i\">I<\/a><a class=\" filter-disable\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-j\">J<\/a><a class=\" filter-disable\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-k\">K<\/a><a class=\" filter-disable\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-l\">L<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-m\">M<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-n\">N<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-o\">O<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-p\">P<\/a><a class=\" filter-disable\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-q\">Q<\/a><a class=\" filter-disable\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-r\">R<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-s\">S<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-t\">T<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-u\">U<\/a><a class=\" filter\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-v\">V<\/a><a class=\" filter-disable\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-w\">W<\/a><a class=\" filter-disable\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-x\">X<\/a><a class=\" filter-disable\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-y\">Y<\/a><a class=\" filter-disable\" data-filter=\".wpg-filter-z\">Z<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list wpg-list-template-three-column\"><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-a mix\" data-filter-base=\"a\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">A<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Angiogram&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is an Angiogram? Understanding Angiography and its Uses&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;An angiogram is a medical imaging technique that uses either X-ray, CT scan or MRI to take pictures of the blood vessels. Oftentimes, a special dye (contrast material) is injected into the bloodstream to aid in visualizing blood flow.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;It can be used to see the inside of the arteries and veins and may be used to see vessels in the heart, lungs, brain or to see small vessels in the arms or legs. An angiogram shows any restriction in blood flow. For example, if there\u2019s narrowing of the arteries, that indicates a patient may be at risk for a heart attack or stroke.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-angiogram\/\" >Angiogram<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Arthrogram&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What Is Arthrogram and Arthrography?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Arthrography is a medical imaging technique that takes pictures of joints such as the shoulder or knee. It involves injecting dye (contrast media) into the joint to help the doctor see in greater detail. The imaging may be done by X-ray, CT scan, MRI, or fluoroscopy.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;An arthrogram may be performed to look for causes of pain, loss of motion, or changes in the joint function, which might include soft tissue tears in the joint.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-arthrogram\/\" >Arthrogram<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-b mix\" data-filter-base=\"b\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">B<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;BIRADS&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What does BIRADS stand for?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;BIRADS or BI-RADS stands for Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System. It\u2019s a standardized method of reporting the findings of breast imaging scans that categorizes the results from 0 to 6, with 1 meaning a normal scan, and 6 meaning the patient has a cancerous tumor shown on biopsy. A score of 0 means the current scan was incomplete, and further imaging (or comparison to previous scans) is likely required for an accurate report.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;The reporting system standardizes the results to help doctors understand the breast scan result at a glance. The BIRADS categories are used for mammograms, breast ultrasounds, and breast MRI scans.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&nbsp;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;table dir=&quot;ltr&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot;&gt;\n&lt;colgroup&gt;\n&lt;col width=&quot;100&quot; \/&gt;\n&lt;col width=&quot;20%&quot; \/&gt;\n&lt;col width=&quot;50%&quot; \/&gt;\n&lt;col width=&quot;100%&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/colgroup&gt;\n&lt;tbody&gt;\n&lt;tr&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;No.&quot;}&quot;&gt;No.&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Category&quot;}&quot;&gt;Category&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Recommended Action&quot;}&quot;&gt;Recommended Action&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Likelihood of Cancer&quot;}&quot;&gt;Likelihood of Cancer&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;\/tr&gt;\n&lt;tr&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:0}&quot;&gt;0&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Incomplete&quot;}&quot;&gt;Incomplete&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Additional imaging required&quot;}&quot;&gt;Additional imaging required&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;N\/A&quot;}&quot;&gt;N\/A&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;\/tr&gt;\n&lt;tr&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:1}&quot;&gt;1&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Negative&quot;}&quot;&gt;Negative&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Routine annual screening&quot;}&quot;&gt;Routine annual screening&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Essentially 0%&quot;}&quot;&gt;Essentially 0%&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;\/tr&gt;\n&lt;tr&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:2}&quot;&gt;2&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Benign&quot;}&quot;&gt;Benign&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Routine annual screening&quot;}&quot;&gt;Routine annual screening&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Essentially 0%&quot;}&quot;&gt;Essentially 0%&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;\/tr&gt;\n&lt;tr&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:3}&quot;&gt;3&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Probably Benign&quot;}&quot;&gt;Probably Benign&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Short-internal (6-month) follow-up&quot;}&quot;&gt;Short-internal (6-month) follow-up&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&gt; 0% but \u2264 2%&quot;}&quot;&gt;&gt; 0% but \u2264 2%&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;\/tr&gt;\n&lt;tr&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:4}&quot;&gt;4&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Suspicious for malignancy&quot;}&quot;&gt;Suspicious for malignancy&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Biopsy done for tissue diagnosis&quot;}&quot;&gt;Biopsy done for tissue diagnosis&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;4a. Low suspicion for malignancy (&gt;2% to \u226410%)\\n\\n4b. Moderate suspicion for malignancy (&gt;10% to &lt;50%)\\n\\n4c. High suspicion for malignancy (&gt;50% to &lt;95%)&quot;}&quot;&gt;\n&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;4a. Low suspicion for malignancy (&gt;2% to \u226410%)&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;4b. Moderate suspicion for malignancy (&gt;10% to &lt;50%)&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;4c. High suspicion for malignancy (&gt;50% to &lt;95%)&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;\/tr&gt;\n&lt;tr&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:5}&quot;&gt;5&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Highly suggestive of malignancy&quot;}&quot;&gt;Highly suggestive of malignancy&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Biopsy done for tissue diagnosis&quot;}&quot;&gt;Biopsy done for tissue diagnosis&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\u226595%&quot;}&quot;&gt;\u226595%&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;\/tr&gt;\n&lt;tr&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:6}&quot;&gt;6&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Known biopsy-proven&quot;}&quot;&gt;Known biopsy-proven&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Surgical excision when clinically appropriate&quot;}&quot;&gt;Surgical excision when clinically appropriate&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-sheets-value=&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;N\/A&quot;}&quot;&gt;N\/A&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;\/tr&gt;\n&lt;\/tbody&gt;\n&lt;\/table&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&nbsp;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-birads\/\" >BIRADS<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Bone Densitometry&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Bone Densitometry?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Bone densitometry is a medical imaging technique that measures the bone\u2019s density. It involves either X-rays, DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry), or an advanced CT scan that can calculate the bone the density of the hip or spine.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;It\u2019s used to screen for low bone density, also known as osteoporosis, by measuring how many grams of calcium and other bone minerals are contained in a bone segment. The bones most commonly tested are in the spine, hip, and sometimes the forearm.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-bone-densitometry\/\" >Bone Densitometry<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Breast Tomosynthesis&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Breast Tomosynthesis and How Does it Work?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Breast tomosynthesis is an advanced type of mammogram that uses low-dose X-rays to produce 3D images of the breast. It is also known as a \u201c3D mammogram\u201d.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Breast tomosynthesis is used to screen for breast cancer. It improves the possibility of detecting early breast cancers and also decreases the possibility that someone will need to return for additional testing that is ultimately negative for cancer. It is also a helpful screening tool for those with dense breasts.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-breast-tomosynthesis\/\" >Breast Tomosynthesis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-c mix\" data-filter-base=\"c\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">C<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Cardiac Blood Pool Scan&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is a cardiac blood pool scan?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Cardiac blood pool scan is also referred to as cardiac blood pool imaging or ejection fraction study. This takes pictures of the heart to check how well it\u2019s functioning and if it\u2019s properly pumping blood throughout the body.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Blood pool scans are used in a number of cardiac-related scenarios. It can help clinicians determine the size of the heart chambers (ventricles), check the pumping function of the ventricles, check for abnormalities in the walls of the ventricles or look for abnormal movement of blood between the heart chambers.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-cardiac-blood-pool-scan\/\" >Cardiac Blood Pool Scan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Cholangiography&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is chaolangiography?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Cholangiography is a type of medical imaging test that\u2019s used to evaluate the bile ducts. The technique involves an X-ray and a contrast dye that highlights the bile ducts.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A cholangiogram can be used as a guiding tool in gallbladder surgery, helping surgeons find gallstones that need to be removed&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-cholangiography\/\" >Cholangiography<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Cholangiopancreatography&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Cholangiopancreatography? Understanding Imaging Techniques and Applications&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Cholangiopancreatography is an imaging test that takes detailed images of the bile ducts, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. There are two varieties of this test: endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP).&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;For ERCP, the procedure uses an endoscope, a flexible tube with a camera and light, passed from the mouth into the small intestine to view and take pictures of the pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder, and liver. A special dye (contrast media) is injected after the endoscope is in place, to help the doctor visualize the organs with X-rays. Clinicians can sometimes open up blockages or take biopsies using the endoscope during the test.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;MRCP uses a special type of MRI scan to produce detailed images of the pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder, and liver.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;These tests are used to diagnose and treat problems with the bile and pancreatic ducts when patients may have gastrointestinal conditions such as pancreatitis, gallstones stuck in the bile duct, or pancreatic\/bile duct tumors.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-cholangiopancreatography\/\" >Cholangiopancreatography<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Cisternography&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Cisternography and How It Helps Diagnose Brain and Spinal Cord Conditions&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Cisternography is a type of medical imaging test used to evaluate the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) in the brain and spinal cord. A special dye (contrast media) is injected into the spine from a lumbar puncture (also known as a spinal tap), followed by a CT or MRI scan.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;It can be used to detect a leak or find blockages in the CSF pathway by examining the flow of CSF around the spinal cord and brain.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-cisternography\/\" >Cisternography<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Colonography&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Colonography?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Colonography is\u00a0 a medical imaging technique that takes detailed pictures of the colon (the large intestine). It involves the same preparation as a colonoscopy, but pictures are taken with a CT or MRI scan instead of inserting a camera into the colon.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;This imaging test helps screen for colon cancer and other gastrointestinal diseases. It is often known as a \u201cvirtual colonoscopy\u201d.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-colonography\/\" >Colonography<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Computer-aided detection&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Computer-Aided Detection (CAD)?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A computer artificial intelligence (AI) program analyzes the medical image for abnormalities, and it is trained to look for patterns and suspicious features, marking them for human review. A radiologist interprets every image. This combination of AI and radiologist oversight improves the accuracy of the final medical imaging report.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-computer-aided-detection\/\" >Computer-aided detection<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Contrast&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Contrast Dye?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A substance, usually liquid, that is injected or swallowed as part of a medical imaging test. Contrast enhances the visual differences in tissues, creating a more detailed image of the body section under review. It is also known as contrast medium, contrast media, and contrast dye.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-contrast-dye\/\" >Contrast<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;CT scan&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color:white;&quot;&gt;What is a CT scan?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;CT stands for computerized tomography (CT) scan. It&#039;s a medical imaging technique that takes a series of X-ray pictures from various angles and then uses computers to process slices or cross-sections. It is more detailed than an X-ray. These slices can be combined to create a 3D image.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;CT scans are used for many purposes, including identifying tumors, infections and blood clots, as well as diagnosing muscle and bone issues, and monitoring some diseases and the effectiveness of some treatments.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/ct-scan\/\" >CT scan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-d mix\" data-filter-base=\"d\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">D<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Densitometry&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What Is Densitometry and How Is It Used in Medical Imaging?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;This medical imaging technique measures the density of body tissue. It can be performed to detail a person\u2019s body composition, including the amount of fat versus fat-free tissue. It may be done to monitor a person\u2019s fitness levels over time. It is often performed with DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry), a type of X-ray.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Bone densitometry is a common example. It is a screening test for low bone density, also known as osteoporosis. It measures how many grams of calcium and other bone minerals are contained in a bone segment. The bones most commonly tested are in the spine, hip, and sometimes the forearm. Bone densitometry can be done with X-ray or CT scan.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-densitometry\/\" >Densitometry<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Doppler&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color:white;&quot;&gt;What Is Doppler? Understanding the Doppler Ultrasound Technique&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A doppler (or dop) is a type of ultrasound that uses sound waves to look at blood flow in veins and arteries. It works by sending out high-frequency sound waves that bounce back, showing the blood moving through the vessels.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;It is used to help diagnose conditions like blood clots, blocked arteries, narrowed arteries, heart valve defects or decreased blood circulation in leg veins. This noninvasive test is performed with a small, hand-held device against the skin in the area being visualized. It is also known as Doppler ultrasound.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-doppler-dop\/\" >Doppler<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Double-Contrast Barium Enema&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is double-contrast barium enema?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Double-contrast barium enema is an X-ray technique used to examine the colon and rectum. Double-contrast refers to the two types of contrast media used to create more detailed and sensitive images than one contrast alone.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;The first contrast substance is liquid (usually barium or Gastrografin) and is administered into the rectum, while the second contrast is air or carbon dioxide that\u2019s administered into the rectum and colon. Double-contrast barium enema can be used to detect polyps and colorectal cancer, evaluate for diverticular disease and help investigate abdominal pain.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-double-contrast-barium-enema\/\" >Double-Contrast Barium Enema<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Dual-energy&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What Is Dual Energy CT?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Dual-energy (or dual-energy CT) refers to a special type of CT scan, also known as a spectral CT. Images are captured using two different energies of X-rays. Standard CT scans create cross-sectional slices or pictures of the tissues, using normal X-rays. A dual-energy CT uses both a normal X-ray and a less powerful X-ray to create the image.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;The advantage of using a dual-energy CT is that it can increase the clarity of some abnormalities by dialing up or down the effects that substances like contrast dye have in the body. That makes it easier to obtain images with and without the dye\u2019s effect in one scan, rather than performing the scan twice. It is sometimes used for patients with kidney stones to help identify the type of stone present, and for patients with metal in the scanned area, including joint replacements. The patient does not experience any difference in the scanning process compared to a regular CT scan.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-dual-energy-dual-energy-ct\/\" >Dual-energy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-e mix\" data-filter-base=\"e\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">E<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Enterography&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Enterography and How Does it Work?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Enterography refers to imaging of the small intestine and can be done by MRI or CT scan. CT produces\u00a0 higher resolution images with less motion artifact, but involves radiation, whereas MRI has zero radiation but it\u2019s a longer process, so images may have some motion artifact due to movement of the bowels.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;In both cases, patients drink oral contrast dye followed by injection of intravenous contrast dye. Usually, patients receive a drug to slow down the bowel motion - preventing movements from interfering with the images. Enterography is used to look for inflammation, bleeding, swelling or irritation, small tears in the intestinal wall, blockages and Crohn&#039;s disease.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-enterography\/\" >Enterography<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-f mix\" data-filter-base=\"f\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">F<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Fluoroscopy&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Fluoroscopy?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Fluoroscopy, or fluoro, is a medical imaging technique involving X-rays used to take real time video footage inside the body. Fluoroscopy creates an X-ray video recording to show the movement of a body part or organ.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;It is used to guide procedures, such as implant placements, joint injections, cardiac catheterization or coronary stents. It is also used to check intestine and stomach function, such as a food swallowing study to assess how the throat and mouth muscles are working. Fluoroscopy may use a contrast dye to help the doctor see the blood vessels or tissues better.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-fluoroscopy-fluoro\/\" >Fluoroscopy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-g mix\" data-filter-base=\"g\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">G<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Gadolinium&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Gadolinium and How is it Used in Medical Imaging?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Gadolinium, also known as gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA), is a substance used in contrast dye for certain MRI procedures.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;It helps create more detailed images of organs, blood vessels and tissues. It is usually injected through a vein before the scan. MRI studies using gadolinium help doctors diagnose tumors, infection and inflammation.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-gadolinium\/\" >Gadolinium<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-h mix\" data-filter-base=\"h\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">H<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Hypoechoic&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Hypoechoic?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;When a structure in the body does not reflect or bounce back the ultrasound waves as well as other structures around it, it is considered hypoechoic.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Hypo means less than normal, and echoic means echo-like. On ultrasound scans, hypoechoic structures appear darker than the structures around them. Oftentimes, if an organ or mass is hypoechoic, the doctor may order additional testing.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-hypoechoic\/\" >Hypoechoic<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Hysterosalpingography&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Hysterosalpingography? Understanding the Radiology Test and Procedure&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a medical imaging test that takes X-ray images of the uterus and fallopian tubes. Scans show the inner shape of the uterus and fallopian tubes, to help identify blockages or narrowings. HSG also helps physicians investigate whether a miscarriage is related to a problem in the uterus.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;To perform a HSG, the doctor threads a thin tube through the vagina and cervix, injecting a contrast dye into the uterus. Then, fluoroscopy, an imaging technique that produces an \u201cX-ray movie,\u201d follows the contrast as it goes through the uterus and fallopian tubes, showing if an abnormality exists. If the tubes are blocked, it could indicate risk for infertility. HSG can also help confirm if a tubal ligation was successful.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-hysterosalpingography\/\" >Hysterosalpingography<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-i mix\" data-filter-base=\"i\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">I<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Incidental&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What Are Incidental Findings in Radiology?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A type of finding on a medical imaging scan that shows something that is abnormal but not directly related to the reason the scan was performed. For example, a chest X-ray to assess the lungs may &lt;\/span&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;incidentally&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; show an abnormality in the rib bones around the lungs. The patient may be asked to follow up for the incidental finding.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-incidental\/\" >Incidental<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;IV contrast&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is IV contrast?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Intravenous (IV) contrast is a liquid injected into a vein, typically during a CT or MRI scan but may be used in other imaging techniques. It may also be called contrast media or contrast dye.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&nbsp;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;The contrast helps differentiate soft tissues and blood vessels on medical imaging scans. The result is a more detailed image of the organs and structures being examined. IV contrast is especially helpful when screening for infections, blood clots, tumors, or soft tissue abnormalities.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-iv-contrast\/\" >IV contrast<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-m mix\" data-filter-base=\"m\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">M<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Mammogram&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is a mammogram?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A mammogram (or mammography) is an X-ray image of the breast used to screen for and diagnose breast tumors.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;During a mammogram, breasts are compressed between two plates to spread the breast tissue while an X-ray captures images. Mammograms can show abnormalities such as masses, microcalcifications, asymmetries and distortions. Before breast cancer can be diagnosed, doctors will determine if a patient needs a follow-up exam in the form of a biopsy or further testing. Conventional mammogram machines create a two-dimensional image of the breast, but some imaging facilities now offer digital or 3D mammograms, referred to as digital breast tomosynthesis exams.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-mammogram\/\" >Mammogram<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;MRI&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;MRI Terminology: Understanding the Types and Techniques of Medical Imaging&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Magnetic resonance imaging is a medical imaging technique that takes detailed pictures of the organs and tissues using magnetic fields and radio waves. MRI scans do not use any radiation.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;MRI is commonly used to help detect strokes, heart damage, tumors, brain injuries and other ailments. It can also detect bone and joint abnormalities as well as breast cancer, especially in women with dense breast tissue. MRI is a noninvasive imaging study where a patient is placed on a moveable table that slides into a tube-shaped machine. Sometimes contrast dye is injected before the study to help differentiate tissues on the images.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-mri\/\" >MRI<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Multiphase&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is multiphase?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Multiphase is a medical imaging technique. It usually involves taking images at multiple points in time, as IV contrast dye moves through veins and arteries.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Each \u201cphase\u201d of the scan includes a set of images as contrast dye passes through specific blood vessels. A multiphase exam can be performed with MRI, CT, or\u00a0 angiography. It might be used to diagnose a stroke, heart issues, or to assess the liver.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-multiphase\/\" >Multiphase<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Multisequence&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Multisequence?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Multisequence is a medical imaging technique where more than one MRI &quot;sequence&quot; is used to create detailed images of a body part.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;An MRI sequence is a specific setting of magnetic frequencies to create a set of images on an MRI scan. Combining multiple MRI sequences allows more detailed images to be captured.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-multisequence\/\" >Multisequence<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Myelogram&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is a Myelogram? Understanding the Procedure and Benefits&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;A myelogram (or myelography) is a medical imaging technique that &lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;takes detailed pictures of the spinal cord using either X-rays or CT scans. The patient receives contrast dye injected into the spinal column first to allow the radiologist to see all the spinal structures.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A myelogram is used to aid in the diagnosis of spinal issues like herniated discs, brain or spinal cord tumors, bone spurs or other issues affecting the spine.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-myelogram\/\" >Myelogram<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-n mix\" data-filter-base=\"n\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">N<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;No acute osseous findings&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What are No Acute Osseous Findings?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;\u201cNo acute osseous findings\u201d means that a bone scan shows no bone abnormalities that would explain the patient\u2019s symptoms or that there were no bone abnormalities seen on the scan at all. A radiologist may use this phrase on a report or when communicating imaging results on a scan involving a bone or bone structures.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-no-acute-osseous-findings\/\" >No acute osseous findings<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Nuchal Translucency&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Nuchal Translucency?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A nuchal translucency scan is a screening ultrasound test done during pregnancy. It measures the amount of fluid behind the neck of a developing fetus in the first trimester.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Nuchal translucency is used to estimate the risk of Down Syndrome and other conditions in the developing fetus. While this scan is optional, it\u2019s usually performed between 11 and 13 weeks of gestation and is sometimes done along with a blood test screening for greater accuracy.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-nuchal-translucency\/\" >Nuchal Translucency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-o mix\" data-filter-base=\"o\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">O<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Oral Contrast&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What Is Oral Contrast and Why Is It Used in Medical Imaging?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Oral contrast is a liquid that is swallowed usually 60 to 90 minutes before certain medical imaging tests.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;The contrast appears bright on images which helps the radiologist better visualize and differentiate the organs and tissues on medical images. Oral contrast is used to create more detailed images of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. It is used most frequently with CT scans.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-oral-contrast\/\" >Oral Contrast<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Osseous Lesion&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What are Osseous Lesions?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;An osseous lesion refers to bone abnormalities on a medical imaging scan, such as a tumor, benign or malignant.\u00a0 An osseous lesion can be detected by X-ray, CT or MRI scan.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-osseous-lesion\/\" >Osseous Lesion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-p mix\" data-filter-base=\"p\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">P<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Perfusion\/Ventilation Scan&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Perfusion Ventilation Scan?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Perfusion\/ventilation scan, also known as a VQ scan, is a type of medical imaging test that takes pictures of blood and air flow through the lungs. It is used to detect blood clots in the lungs.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;It consists of two scans that can be done together or separately. For the perfusion scan, the patient will receive a radioactive tracer injection, which helps the scanner document the blood flow. For the ventilation scan, the patient breathes safe radioactive gas as the scanner documents air flow through the lungs.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-perfusion-ventilation-scan\/\" >Perfusion\/Ventilation Scan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;PET Scan&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is a PET Scan? Definition, Uses, Benefits, and Risks&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A Positron Emission Tomography scan, also known as a PET scan, is a medical imaging test that can assess blood flow, check the function of certain organs and is commonly used to detect cancer..\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Patients receive a safe, radioactive tracer by injection, inhalation or oral consumption. The tracer accumulates in areas of higher metabolic activity, indicating possible sites of disease and providing information about how certain organs and tissues are functioning.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-a-pet-scan\/\" >PET Scan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;PET-CT scan&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is a PET-CT scan?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A Positron Emission Tomography CT scan, also known as a PET-CT (or PET CT), is a medical imaging test that combines a PET scan with a CT scan.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;The PET scan uses a radioactive tracer to check the function of certain organs or look for diseases such as cancer, brain disorders and heart disease.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A combined PET CT scan can be done at the same time, collecting views from two different studies on one image. While the PET scan shows changes at the cellular level, the CT scan provides anatomic information. The combined study is often better than performing the two scans separately.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-pet-ct-scan\/\" >PET-CT scan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-s mix\" data-filter-base=\"s\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">S<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Scanogram\/Scanogram Leg Length&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is a Scanogram for Leg Length?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;This medical imaging technique uses narrow X-ray pictures taken to measure the length of each leg when doctors suspect the legs are not equal in length.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-scanogram-leg-length\/\" >Scanogram\/Scanogram Leg Length<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Sonogram&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What Is a Sonogram and How Does It Work?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A sonogram is the image(s) created through an ultrasound.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A sonogram can help diagnose a wide variety of diseases including liver problems, heart problems, joint injuries, and cancer. It is also used to visualize a fetus during pregnancy. Sonography is also known as ultrasound. It involves placing a small probe over the part of the body being studied, and sound waves are used to produce images of deeper body structures. Sonography does not involve any radiation. &lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-sonographic-sonogram\/\" >Sonogram<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;SPECT&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is SPECT and How Does It Work?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;SPECT stands for Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography Scan. This 3D scan allows doctors to assess the function of specific organs or tissues, as well as help diagnose bone issues like fractures.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Patients receive a safe, radioactive tracer by an injection in the blood, inhalation or swallowing. A special camera is used to record where the tracer goes in the body. A SPECT scan is commonly used to help diagnose or monitor problems with the heart, bone and brain disorders, including blood flow, identifying blocked vessels, heart pumping efficiency, and identifying seizure activity in the brain. &lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-spect\/\" >SPECT<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Spectroscopy&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Spectroscopy?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Spectroscopy is a noninvasive medical imaging technique that evaluates the chemical composition of body tissue (usually the brain).\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;It usually uses an MRI scanner and it can help determine if an abnormality on an MRI image is a tumor and if so, what type. It can also be used to help identify changes caused by seizures or stroke. MRI spectroscopy uses the same machine as a traditional MRI, but with added tests, leading to a longer scan.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-spectroscopy\/\" >Spectroscopy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-t mix\" data-filter-base=\"t\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">T<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Tomography&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;Tomography in Radiology: Definition and Imaging Techniques&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Tomography is a medical imaging technique that takes pictures of slices or cross-sections of the body at different levels which can be combined to create a 3D image.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;There are several types of tomography including computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), and single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT).&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-tomography\/\" >Tomography<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Trans-vaginal&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Trans-Vaginal?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Trans-vaginal imaging is a technique where an instrument is inserted in the vagina to scan and obtain detailed medical imaging of the pelvic cavity, including the bladder, uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;This is commonly known as a transvaginal ultrasound or transvaginal sonogram. The transducer wand sends ultrasound waves to the pelvic region which bounce back to form images of the organs and tissues. It is commonly used to visualize a fetus, identify a potential ectopic pregnancy (outside the uterus), and look for cancer, growths, or infection.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-trans-vaginal\/\" >Trans-vaginal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-u mix\" data-filter-base=\"u\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">U<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Ultrasound&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Ultrasound? Definition, Uses, Benefits, and Risks&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;This is a type of medical imaging test where sound waves are used to produce medical images of different body parts. There\u2019s no radiation involved in ultrasounds.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Ultrasounds produce an image that is referred to as a sonogram. They\u2019re commonly used throughout pregnancy but they\u2019re also used to diagnose liver problems, heart conditions, joint injuries and certain cancers. Diagnostic ultrasound is usually performed by placing a small device on the area of the body being studied, though some transducers can be used internally, like in the vagina.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/ultrasound\/\" >Ultrasound<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Unenhanced&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is an Unenhanced CT Scan?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Unenhanced refers to medical imaging performed without using contrast media or dye.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Some medical imaging tests use a substance called contrast to produce more detailed images of the body. If contrast is not needed, the doctor will perform an unenhanced, or non-contrast scan. &lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-unenhanced\/\" >Unenhanced<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Urography&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Urography? Definition, Types, and Benefits&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Urography is a medical imaging technique that uses an X-ray, CT or MRI to take pictures of the urinary system, including the bladder, ureters and kidneys.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;It is conducted to make sure the organs are working properly and to look for signs of disease. An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is urography using traditional X-ray to look for blockages or abnormalities in the kidneys, ureters or bladder. Special contrast dye is used to help with the visualization.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/urography\/\" >Urography<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpg-list-block wpg-filter-v mix\" data-filter-base=\"v\"><h3 class=\"wpg-list-block-heading\">V<\/h3><ul class=\"wpg-list-items\"><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Venography&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is Venography? Understanding the Medical Definition and Uses&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Venography is a medical imaging technique that takes pictures of veins using an x-ray machine.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;A patient receives a contrast dye injected into the veins to help indicate strength of blood flow. It is commonly used to help detect blood clots, assess the functioning of deep vein valves, and identify the cause of leg pain or swelling.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-venography\/\" >Venography<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wpg-list-item\"><a class=\"wpg-list-item-title wpg-tooltip\" title=\"&lt;h3 class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-term-title&quot;&gt;Ventilation Perfusion&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/h3&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wpg-tooltip-content&quot;&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;color: white;&quot;&gt;What is ventilation perfusion?&lt;\/h1&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;a ventilation perfusion scan, also known as a VQ scan, is a type of medical imaging test that takes pictures of blood and air flow through the lungs. It is used to detect blood clots in the lungs.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;It consists of two scans that can be done together or separately. For the perfusion scan, the patient will receive a radioactive tracer injection, which helps the scanner document the blood flow. For the ventilation scan, the patient breathes safe radioactive gas as the scanner documents air flow through the lungs.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/radiology-terminology\/what-is-ventilation-perfusion\/\" >Ventilation Perfusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpg-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4945","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Radiology Terminology | PocketHealth<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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