Radiography
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| Term | Definition | Translation | Sound Clip |
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| Abdominal X-ray | permits visualization of size, shape and position of liver, spleen and kidneys' aids diagnosis of intra-abdominal disorders such as nephrolithiasis, intestinal obstruction. | ||
| Angiocardiography | Angiography of the interior heart and adjacent vessels | ||
| Angiography | x-ray exam of carotid arteries, vertebral arteries, abdominal aorta and its branches, renal arteries and peripheral arteries. See Arteriography, Venography, Lymphography, Angiocardiography, Aortography | ||
| Aortography | Angiography of the thoracic, abdominal, lumbar aorta | ||
| Arteriography | Angiography of the arteries | ||
| Arthrography | x-ray exam of joint structures after injection of a contrast media; used to diagnose arthritis, dislocation, ligament tears, rotator cuff rupture, cysts, synovial abnormalities | ||
| Barium Enema | an x-ray of the colon which uses barium to coat the lining of the colon and produce a clear image | ||
| Bronchography | Bronchography - radiography of the bronchi | ||
| Chest x-ray | provides information about the condition of the heart (enlargement), lungs (atelectasis, pneumonia, foreign bodies), GI Tract, thyroid gland, bony thorax (scoliosis, kyphosis, other bone degeneration). A posteroanterior (frontal) and lateral view are usually taken. | ||
| Cholangiogram | visualizes bile ducts through use of contrast media. See Intravenous Cholangiogram, Operative Cholangiogram, Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiogram, Oral Cholecystogram, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. | ||
| Cineradiography | motion picture recording of fluoroscopic images | ||
| Colon x-ray | done to determine the position, contour, filling, movement and patency of the colon; exams are fluoroscopic and filmed with air contrast exam when polyps are suspected. Diseases diagnosed include diverticulitis, lesions, polyps, colitis, obstruction, bleeding. | ||
| Computed Tomography | use of a computer to generate an image of the tissue density in a "slice" through the patient's body. Also known as CT Scanning, Computed Axial Tomography. Performed to look for evidence of tumor, infection, aneurysm, infection, sinusitis, multiple sclerosis, fracture, cancers. Typical CT Scans include abdomen, pelvis, spine, head, sinuses, auditory canals, neck, chest, bones and joints | ||
| Cystography | use of urethral catheter and contrast media to visualize the urinary bladder. | ||
| Dental x-ray | performed to determine the condition of mandible, maxilla, temporomandibular joints, maxillary sinuses; pain associated with these structures or the condition of primary or permanent teeth. See Intraoral X-ray, Extra-oral X-ray | ||
| Digital Subtraction Angiography | computer based imaging method for x-ray studies involving catheterization of veins and arteries; used to diagnosis arterial stenosis, aneurysms, tumors, occlusion of arteries, tumor circulation | ||
| Echography | See Ultrasonography | ||
| Electromyography | test to check for muscle health and health of nerves controlling them | ||
| Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography | injection of contrast media to determine patency of pancreatic and common bile ducts, and to view the duodenum and gallbladder | ||
| Extra-oral X-ray | Dental x-rays outside the mouth. Views may show full mouth or projection of the skull, maxilla, sinuses, and temporomandibular joint | ||
| Gastrointestinal Series | radiographic exam of the digestive tract after ingestion of a contrast medium. See Upper GI Series, Lower GI Series. | ||
| Hysterosalpingogram | x-ray of intrauterine cavity and fallopian tubes to detect abnormalities, causes of infertility and other problems. A contrast medium is injected into the fallopian tubes | ||
| Intra-oral X -ray | Dental x-rays of the inside of the mouth. Types: bitewing - shows coronal part of the tooth and bite correlation between upper and lower teeth; peripheral - shows the whole tooth and surrounding area , occlusal - shows chewing surfaces and curvature of mandibular molars | ||
| Intravenous Cholangiogram | visualization of hepatic ducts and common ducts thru use of contrast medium | ||
| Intravenous Pyelogram | radiographic technique for examining structures and evaluating functions of the urinary system. An intravenous contrast agent is used with radiographs made every 5-15 minutes until the urinary bladder is visualized. | ||
| Intravenous urogram | series of x-rays taken at 20-30 minute intervals after injection of an intravenous radiopaque iodine contrast media. After voiding a final film is taken. The IVU permits visualization of kidneys, ureters, bladder and aids diagnosis of ureteral or bladder stones, tumors, kidney disease and degree to which the bladder is able to empty. | ||
| Kidney Ureter Bladder X-ray | X-ray of kidneys, ureters and bladder | ||
| Lower GI series | helps determine cause of diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, and unexplained weight loss | ||
| Lymphangiography | examination of lymphatic channels and nodes using radiopaque iodine contrast media; used to diagnose involvement of prostate in patients with cancer or Hodgkin's disease, edema of extremities of unknown cause or to determine extent of adenopathy | ||
| Lymphography | Angiography of the lymph vessels and nodes | ||
| Magnetic resonance imaging | use of an external magnetic field to aid in visualization of soft tissues with high fat or water content; a technique that uses radiofrequency radiation as its energy source | ||
| Mammography | radiography of the soft tissue of the breast to detect malignant neoplastic changes; done be lifting the exposed breast onto a film holder and compressing it | ||
| Myelography | radiographic study of spinal subarachnoid space using iodine contrast media; used to detect neoplasms, ruptured intravertebral disks or extraspinal lesions | ||
| Operative Cholangiogram | cannulation and injection of contrast media into cystic or common bile duct during surgery | ||
| Oral Cholecystogram | visualization of gallbladder after oral administration of opaque media | ||
| Orthopedic x-ray | radiographic exam of a bone, bones or joint (extremities, bony thorax, spine, head & skull); used to diagnose fractures, dislocations, arthritis, Paget's disease, gout, tumors or degenerative disk disease. Two or more views are usually taken at various angles. | ||
| Pelvimetry | process for visualizing the size of the birth canal | ||
| Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiogram | a needle or small catheter is introduced percutaneously into the liver and bile duct, contrast media injected and biliary tree visualized up to the point of obstruction | ||
| Pneumography | radiographic exam of an organ after injection with air | ||
| Radioactive Iodine Uptake | a test which measures the absorption of radioactive iodine by the thyroid and determines thyroid function | ||
| Radiography | the process of making photographs of internal body structures to assist the physician in making a diagnosis | ||
| Radioimmunoassay | a method used to measure minute quantities of specific hormones or drugs in the blood | ||
| Retrograde pyelography | performed after catheterization and filling with contrast agent; visualizes the bladder and urethra | ||
| Small Bowel X-ray | permits visualization of contour, position and motility of the small bowel; used to diagnosis small bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis, tumors, bleeding and obstruction). A contrast medium is used. | ||
| Thyroid scan | shows the size and shape of the thyroid gland and areas that are overactive or underactive | ||
| Ultrasound | visualization of the deep structures of the body through recording echoes of ultrasonic waves which are directed into the tissues | ||
| Upper GI series | helps determine cause of nausea, vomiting, difficulties swallowing, reflux, and unexplained weight loss | ||
| Venography | Angiography of the veins | ||
| Ventriculography | radiography of the ventricles of the brain | ||
| Voiding cystourethrography | films made of bladder and urethra during voiding, after instillation of contrast media into the urinary bladder |