Bronchiectasis Bronchiectasis is most simply defined as irreversible bronchial dilatation. It is usually associated with structural abnormalities of the bronchial wall, and chronic or recurrent infection is usually present. Bronchiectasis…
Trachea and Central Bronchi Tracheal disease has traditionally been difficult to identify. It has been described as the radiologic blind spot in the chest (1). Recognition of tracheal disease is…
Bronchoscopic Evaluation of the Airways with CT Correlations In parallel with advances in multidetector computed tomography (CT) technology, including the ability to acquire volumetric datasets with near isotropic resolution coupled…
Introduction to Imaging Methodology and Airway Anatomy With the introduction and widespread availability of multidetector computed tomography (CT) scanners capable of providing continuous and/or overlapping high-resolution, near-isotropic thin sections throughout…
Pharyngeal Mucosal Space H. Ric Harnsberger, MD Terminology Abbreviations Pharyngeal mucosal space (PMS) Definitions PMS: Nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal & hypopharyngeal surface structures on airway side of middle layer of deep cervical…
Brainstem and Cerebellum Overview Charles R. Carrasco, MD Karen L. Salzman, MD Terminology Abbreviations Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Cranial nerves (CN): Oculomotor nerve (CN3), trochlear nerve (CN4), trigeminal nerve (CN5), abducens…
Limbic System Karen L. Salzman, MD Terminology Definitions Limbic lobe Phylogenetically older cortex Fewer layers than neocortex Major role in memory, olfaction, emotion Composed of subcallosal, cingulate, parahippocampal gyri +…
Diagnostic Breast Imaging Terms Adenosis tumor Air gap Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) Cat scratch disease Columnar alteration with prominent apical snouts and secretions (CAPSS) Complex fibroadenoma Complex sclerosing lesion…
Management Terms Atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) Atypical lobular hyperplasia (ALH) Columnar alteration with prominent apical snouts and secretions (CAPSS) Complex sclerosing lesion Cribriform ductal carcinoma in situ Ductal carcinoma in…
