Body Part - Chest
BOCKDALEK HERNIA
A congenital hernia that occurs when there is a defect in the diaphragm with abdominal fat (or organs) bulging into the chest.
BOERHAAVE’S SYNDROME
Rupture of the esophagus, typically caused by strained vomiting. This can cause pneumomediastinum on a chest x-ray.
BONE ISLAND
A benign or non-cancerous growth of bone inside of bone. Is usually of no consequence but can be confused with a tumor.
BRONCHI
Plural of “bronchus”. Please see “bronchus”.
BRONCHIECTASIS
Dilated bronchi (air tubes) commonly seen in chronic lung disease or chronic infection.
BRONCHUS
Air tubes that branch out from the trachea (the main air tube).
BRONCHUS INTERMEDIUS
Large air tube that supplies air to the right lower lobe and right middle lobe (parts of the right lung). This is a major air tube branch coming off of the right mainstem bronchus.
BULLA
An “air bubble” in the lung. This is often seen in patients with emphysema.
CALCIFICATION
Calcium deposits.
CARCINOMA
Cancer.
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