Radiology Terminology Flashcards

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Radiolucent

A

Dark pattern, Air
Normal Lungs

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Radiodense/Opacity

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White patters, Solid, Fluid
Normal for bones, Organs

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3
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Intiltrate

A

Any Ill-defined Radiodensity
Atelectasis

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4
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Consilidation

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Solid white area
Pneumonia/Plural effusion

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5
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Hyperlucency

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Extra pulmonary air
COPD, asthma attack, Pneumothorax

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6
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Vascular Markings

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Lymphatics, vessels, lung tissue
increased with CHF, Absent with pneumothorax

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7
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Diffuse

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Spread throughout
Atelectasis, pneumonia

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8
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Opaque

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Fluid, solid
Consolidation

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