Body Part - Abdomen/Pelvis
ABSCESS
A pocket of pus associated with an infection.
ACOUSTIC SHADOWING
Dark shadow seen on ultrasound, often due to calcium deposits. This can help Radiologist characterize the makeup of a finding on ultrasound.
ACUTE
Active process. Relatively recent event.
ACUTE CHOLECYSTITIS
“Sick” gallbladder in which there is active inflammation.
ADENOCARCINOMA
Cancerous growth.
ADENOMA
Non-cancerous growth. Commonly seen in the liver and adrenal glands.
ADENOMYOMATOSIS
Tiny deposits of cholesterol within/ near the gallbladder wall. Sometimes, this can be associated with gallstones. This condition may be confused with polyps (small growth in the wall of gallbladder).
ADENOPATHY
Refers to enlarged or abnormal lymph nodes. Both benign conditions (such as infection/ inflammation) and cancer can cause this.
ADNEXA
Space immediately next to the uterus in female pelvis, one on each side. For example, ovary is found in the adnexa.
ADNEXAL
Anything related to adnexa (see above).
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