Radiologic sign
Radiologic sign
Radiologic sign (pronunciation: /ˌreɪdioʊˈlɒdʒɪk saɪn/) is a term used in medical imaging to describe a specific pattern or finding that is indicative of a particular disease or condition.
Etymology
The term "radiologic sign" is derived from the field of radiology, which is the medical specialty that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the bodies of animals and humans. The word "sign" in this context refers to an objective evidence of disease especially as observed and interpreted by physicians rather than by the patients themselves.
Related Terms
- Radiology: The science of dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Medical imaging: The technique and process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
- Radiologic technologist: A healthcare professional who specializes in the imaging of human anatomy for the diagnosis and treatment of pathology.
- Radiologic diagnosis: The process of identifying diseases by studying the images produced by radiologic techniques.
Usage
Radiologic signs are used by radiologists and other medical professionals to identify specific patterns or abnormalities in medical imaging that may indicate a particular disease or condition. These signs can be seen in various types of medical imaging, including X-ray, MRI, CT scan, and ultrasound.
For example, the "air bronchogram" is a radiologic sign in lung imaging that indicates the presence of an airspace disease. Similarly, the "double bubble" sign is a radiologic sign seen in neonatal imaging that suggests duodenal atresia.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Radiologic sign
- Wikipedia's article - Radiologic sign
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