Letter T
TRABECULAR THICKENING
This look like thickened web-like lines within the breasts on a mammogram. This can be caused by multiple conditions such as mastitis, inflammatory carcinoma, radiation, surgery, edema and metastatic disease.
TR
It is a physics term used in MRI to explain how the image was made. Often this will have a number, or value depending on the MRI scanner.
TORNWALDT CYST
A benign cystic growth in the back of the throat. It is non-symptomatic and is usually of no consequence. They can be a cause of bad breath when they get infected.
TONSILLAR ABSCESS
A collection of infection or pus located in the tonsils of the back of the throat. Patients will have fever, sore throat, and difficulty swallowing. You should be seen by a doctor who will either drain it with a needle and/or put you on antibiotics.
TONGUE BASE
The very back and bottom of the tongue.
TISSUE
A piece of flesh from a part of the body (i.e. brain tissue, muscle tissue, breast tissue, skin tissue, etc).
THYROIDECTOMY
A surgical procedure that removes the thyroid gland. It can be complete or partial.
THYROGLOSSAL DUCT CYST
A small fluid collection in the front of the neck just above the “adam’s apple”. It is related to birth defect and is usually benign.
THYMOMA
A tumor derived from the thymus. It can be cancerous or noncancerous.
THORAX
Another word for “chest”.
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