Letter P
PAROTID DUCT
Also known as “Stenson’s” duct. It is a a tubular canal that allows salivary juices to flow. If obstructed, or blocked, it can become inflamed and infected.
PAROTITIS
An infection of the parotid gland. It can be related to a virus, bacteria, or from a stone blocking a duct.
PARS FRACTURE
A fracture of the pars interarticularis (the piece of bone connecting the front and back of the spinal column. Will often result in a “slip” or misalignment of the spine. Can result from repeated injury or arthritis of the ligaments.
PASH (PSEUDOANGIOMATOUS STROMAL HYPERPLASIA)
Noncancerous overgrowth of tissue in the breast that can look like cancer. It may grow and sometimes reappear after surgical removal.
PATELLA
Kneecap bone.
PATHOGNOMONIC
Refers to disease process that is obvious and characteristic.
PATHOLOGIC
Refers to a process that is considered abnormal. Is usually considered malignant or representing disease.
PATHOLOGIC FRACTURE
Broken bone secondary to pre-existing bony abnormality.
PATHOLOGIC LYMPH NODE
A lymph node that is worrisome for cancer or infection. It us usually enlarged.
PATHOLOGY
Disease or disease process. Your report may state “no acute pathology” which basically means the scan is negative for acute disease.
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