2024年4月25日 · On a chest X-ray, these lobes are not always distinctly visible, but subtle differences in their density or markings can help identify abnormalities like consolidation, atelectasis, or fluid. Expect to see a lot of black, that's the air in your lungs, interlaced with delicate white lines that map out your airways and blood vessels.

2018年4月13日 · What is an abnormal chest x-ray? A chest X-ray is an imaging test that utilises low doses of radiation in short blasts to create images of the inside of a patient’s chest. In this way, doctors can examine the heart, lungs, bones, and blood vessels.

Assess the lungs by comparing the upper, middle and lower lung zones on the left and right. Asymmetry of lung density is represented as either abnormal whiteness (increased density), or abnormal blackness (decreased density). Once you have spotted asymmetry, the next step is to decide which side is abnormal.

2021年5月19日 · What does it mean if your Pap test is “abnormal?” Why would your mammogram be considered “inconclusive?” And what else might be causing a “shadow” to appear on your chest X-ray? We checked in with our experts for advice on what to do if you get called back for additional testing.

2024年11月16日 · Abnormal Chest X-ray Results. Abnormal chest X-rays show signs of disease or injury. Radiologists review chest X-rays for normal and abnormal findings to explain a patient’s symptoms as well as look for any important incidental findings. Radiologists closely review images and combine the abnormal imaging findings with clinical history to ...

Your radiologist notes whether they think the area is normal, abnormal, or potentially abnormal. Sometimes an exam covers an area of the body but does not discuss any findings. This usually means that the radiologist looked but did not find any problems to tell your doctor.

Describing a chest X-ray abnormality can be likened to describing a skin rash in a dermatology patient, or a lump in a surgical patient. Attention should be given to factors such as location, size, shape and density of an abnormality. The process of description often helps with diagnosis - see the list of 'lesion descriptors.'

If you have an abnormal chest X-ray, it may indicate a variety of conditions including infection, pneumonia, congestive heart failure or different cancers. IU Health physicians use X-rays to diagnose these conditions and develop a personalized treatment plan to fit your specific needs.

What Does an Abnormal Chest X-Ray Look Like? A chest X-ray may be able to show enlarged lungs that can occur in some patients with COPD (due to hyperinflation). Many abnormalities can be detected on a chest X-ray test.

2024年7月31日 · Sometimes an X-ray can suggest a problem when there isn't one. Several things can cause an abnormal result, including small growths (nodules) that may not cause any harm. But without more tests, your doctor can't tell whether an abnormal finding is a harmless nodule, cancer, or something else.