X-Ray Abnormal Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Acute Bronchitis

She has had a cough since November and had an X-ray examination this month, but no abnormality was found, media said. [reuters.com]

Tests may include: Chest x-ray, if your provider suspects pneumonia Pulse oximetry, a painless test that helps determine the amount of oxygen in your blood by using a device [nlm.nih.gov]

Your breathing may sound abnormal or rough. [nlm.nih.gov]

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Viral Lower Respiratory Infection

[…] established on the basis of clinical investigations, according to the following definitions: community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) was defined by a new infiltrate on chest X-ray [karger.com]

[…] together with cough, sputum production, dyspnea, fever ( 38.0 C), auscultatory abnormal breath sounds and rales. [karger.com]

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Urinary Tract Infection

Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) — A specific X-ray that examines the urinary tract. [chop.edu]

Intravenous pyelogram (IVP): A series of X-rays of the kidney, ureter, and bladder with the injection of a contrast dye into the vein – to detect tumors, abnormalities, kidney [columbiadoctors.org]

Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is a special series of X-rays that uses a contrast dye to highlight abnormalities in the urinary tract. [medicinenet.com]

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Upper Respiratory Infection

The combination of nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sore throat, cough, and malaise is the symptomatic profile that constitutes an uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infection (URI), also known as the common cold. Because no known cure exists for a URI, numerous products are available, each marketed with the[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Hypersensitivity

In some cases, an abnormal finding on an X-ray done for another reason may uncover the lung damage caused by hypersensitivity pneumonitis. [cedars-sinai.edu]

[…] addition to a physical examination a doctor may order the following tests: Blood test to see if antibodies are present showing an immune system response to an allergen Chest X-ray [cedars-sinai.edu]

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Adenovirus Infection

Adenovirus infections commonly occur in childhood and produce a wide range of clinical disease. The most common sites of infection are the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts but involvement of cardiovascular, neurological, cutaneous, ophthalmic, renal, and hepatic systems can also occur. A case of toxic[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Hypertension

Hypertension is one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease and represents a major health and economic burden. Most patients with high- or very high-risk hypertension have multiple cardiovascular risk factors with or without accompanying subclinical organ damage or established cardiovascular or[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Scoliosis

X-rays don't show any abnormality of the vertebrae. [ucsfbenioffchildrens.org]

X-rays of the neck should be taken to look for abnormal vertebrae in this region. [web.archive.org]

If the spine shows signs of abnormal bending during these screening visits, X-rays may be needed more frequently. [scoliosisassociates.com]

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Cholelithiasis

Diagnosis In most of the cases, cholelithiasis gets diagnosed at the time of routine health check-up through X-Rays and lower abdomen ultrasound examination. [practo.com]

However, if the patient experiences sharp pain in the middle to the upper abdomen, the doctor performs a physical exam to detect abnormalities in the physical characteristic [practo.com]

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Ileus

Tests used include: X-ray. An abdominal X-ray may show some obstructions, but they do not always show up an ileus or other intestinal problem. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Imaging tests Imaging tests help locate an ileus by highlighting abnormalities in the intestine, such as a buildup of gas or an enlargement of the intestine. [medicalnewstoday.com]

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Osteoporosis

If the VFA results reveal suspected abnormalities, plain x-rays should be done to confirm the diagnosis. [merckmanuals.com]

Bone densitometry is a safe, painless x-ray technique that compares your bone density to the peak bone density that someone of your same sex and ethnicity should have reached [orthoinfo.aaos.org]

[…] incidentally noted on imaging studies Patients at risk of secondary osteoporosis Although low bone density (and the associated increased risk of fracture) can be suggested by plain x-rays [merckmanuals.com]

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Toxoplasmosis

If there is any possibility that the baby has brain damage, special head X-rays might be carried out to check for calcifications, enlarged ventricles or any other abnormalities [tommys.org]

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Bronchial Asthma

(a) The chest x-ray shows an abnormal distension of the fundus of the stomach. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A chest X-ray and high-resolution computerized tomography (CT) scan of your lungs and nose cavities (sinuses) can identify any structural abnormalities or diseases (such as [mayoclinic.org]

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chest CT may reveal abnormalities that are not apparent on the chest x-ray and may also suggest coexisting or complicating disorders, such as pneumonia, pneumoconiosis, or [merckmanuals.com]

Findings on a chest x-ray or computed tomography (CT) of the chest may also help in diagnosis of emphysema and sometimes chronic bronchitis. [merckmanuals.com]

[…] hyperinflation or may manifest as encroachment of the heart shadow on the retrosternal space or by widening of the transverse cardiac shadow in comparison with previous chest x-rays [merckmanuals.com]

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Atelectasis

X-ray findings may include: Atelectasis is often opaque lung associated with the diminished volume of air containing lung. [openpress.usask.ca]

On x-rays and CT scans, reduced volume is seen, accompanied by increased opacity (chest radiograph) or attenuation (CT scan) in the affected part of the lung. [openpress.usask.ca]

Cicatrizing (/ˈsikəˌtrīz/) – Abnormal lung elasticity prevents the lung from expanding completely. [openpress.usask.ca]

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Influenza

Postgrad Med. 2018 Sep;130(7):650-651. doi: 10.1080/00325481.2018.1508984. Epub 2018 Aug 11. Author information 1 a Hospital General Universitario of Castellon, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain. 2 b Hospital General Universitario of Castellon, Castellon de la Plana, Spain. 3 c Hospital of Virnaroz, Castellon, Spain.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Chronic Alcoholism

The concept of "structural plasticity" has emerged as a potential mechanism in neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases such as drug abuse, depression, and dementia. Chronic alcoholism is a progressive neurodegenerative disease while the person continues to abuse alcohol, though clinical and imaging studies show[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30333, USA 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY: (888) 232-6348 - Contact CDC-INFO Self-Study STD Modules for Clinicians - Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Epidemiology Introduction Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a clinical syndrome in women[…] [www2a.cdc.gov]

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Duodenal Diverticulum

The diagnosis of intramural duodenal diverticulum (IDD) was made by an x-ray barium meal that showed a finger-like sac filled with barium, the so-called "windsock sign." [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

IDD is a rare congenital abnormality caused by an anomalous process of recanalization of the primitive foregut. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

[…] consistent with lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) on a chest X-ray relative to the most recent chest X-ray, as determined by the local radiologist. [clinicaltrials.gov]

Chest x rays give some indication of whether the lungs are hyperinflated from an effort to move air in and out. [healthofchildren.com]

[…] associated with a previously existing diagnosis, eg, chronic rhinorrhea, seasonal allergies, chronic lung disease) respiratory symptoms 7 days prior to Day 1 No evidence of new abnormalities [clinicaltrials.gov]

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Congestive Heart Failure

A specialist doctor will explain and carry out the procedure using X-ray images to find the abnormal blood vessel(s) and treat them if appropriate. [insideradiology.com.au]

Chest X-ray and thoracic CT showed ground glass opacities or consolidation spreading from the hilar area to the peripheral area, suggesting central redistribution. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This room is like an operating theatre with special X-ray equipment. [insideradiology.com.au]

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Chronic Kidney Insufficiency

[…] of the kidneys abdominal CT or CAT (computed tomography) scan abdominal MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) abdominal ultrasound renal scan The X-rays, scans, and ultrasounds [medbroadcast.com]

Avoid X-ray tests that require IV dye (contrast material), such as an angiogram, an intravenous pyelogram (IVP), and some CT scans. IV dye can cause more kidney damage. [uwhealth.org]

[…] muscle wasting) blood pressure (many people with chronic renal failure have high blood pressure) urine tests (to detect proteinuria – excess protein in the urine) blood tests X-rays [medbroadcast.com]

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Renal Colic

Figure 1 The kidney-ureter-bladder X-ray: no abnormal findings. [casesjournal.biomedcentral.com]

X-ray Most urinary stones are composed of calcium, which makes them radio-opaque to plain radiograph. [app.pulsenotes.com]

The kidney-ureter-bladder X-ray did not reveal abnormal findings (Panel A). [casesjournal.biomedcentral.com]

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Cardiomyopathy

Apical ballooning and the tako-tsubo An x-ray of the left ventricle ( A ) shows apical ballooning, a reversible abnormality characteristic of takotsubo cardiomyopathy. [health.harvard.edu]

Chest X-ray may reveal an enlarged or abnormal heart shape or excess fluid accumulation within the lungs. [emedicinehealth.com]

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Pulmonary Edema

A chest X-ray revealed bilateral pulmonary edema, and echocardiography revealed normal cardiac function, indicating that the pulmonary edema resulted from HBOT or neurogenic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Examples of tests used in diagnosing pulmonary edema include: complete blood count echocardiogram, or an ultrasound, to check for abnormal heart activity chest X-ray to see [healthline.com]

Head computed tomography scan showed no abnormalities, suggesting the seizure was associated with complications of HBOT. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Acute Renal Failure

A diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce horizontal, or axial, images (often called slices) of the body. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

This procedure involves the removal of tissue samples (with a needle or during surgery) from the body for examination under a microscope; to determine if cancer or other abnormal [hopkinsmedicine.org]

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Coronary Atherosclerosis

The physician injects a contrast solution into the artery and takes X-rays to check for blockage and other abnormalities. [wexnermedical.osu.edu]

A chest X-ray can show abnormalities in the size or shape of the heart and can show whether any fluid is building up in the lungs. [emedicinehealth.com]

Angiography: which uses dye and special x-rays to reveal blocked arteries Computed Tomography (CT) Scan: which are computer generated pictures of the narrowed and hardened [practo.com]

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Myocardial Infarction

This patient had a clear history of carbon monoxide poisoning, acute respiratory distress, bilateral lung dry and moist rale, chest X-ray showed bilateral pulmonary edema, [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Radiofrequency Ablation : A catheter with an electrode at its tip is guided through the veins to the heart muscle with real-time, moving X-rays displayed on a video screen [physio-pedia.com]

[…] or seen but not clearly defined on the chest X-ray. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

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Diabetes Mellitus

[…] intensive or very loose glycemic control may contribute to the risk of falls in diabetic patients. However, studies on diabetes mellitus and the risk of falls have yielded conflicting results. Our objective was to investigate the effect of diabetes mellitus on the risk of falls in older adults by conducting a systematic[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Sarcoma of the Lung

Chest X-ray. A chest X-ray may reveal abnormalities suggesting Kaposi's sarcoma in the lung. Bronchoscopy. [mayoclinic.org]

An abnormal shadow was detected in the right upper lung field included in the irradiated field on chest X-ray. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

X ray chest showed a large right lung mass with shift of mediastinum to the right and blurring of right costophrenic angle. [lungindia.com]

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