What does “Lymph node” mean on a radiology report?
Small bean-shaped structures that filter lymph fluid and fight infection.
Does this mean something is wrong?
Not on its own. A radiology report describes what the images show, in language written for the doctor who ordered the scan. One term is rarely the whole picture — what it means for you depends on why you were scanned and what else the report says.
If the report worries you, the person who can actually answer that is the doctor who referred you. Understanding the words first usually makes that conversation a better one.
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Other anatomy terms
- AbdomenThe part of the body between the chest and pelvis. Contains organs like the stomach, liver, intestines, and kidneys.
- AnteriorToward the front of the body (opposite of posterior).
- AortaThe largest artery in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
- Bone marrowThe soft, spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are produced.
- BronchiThe main air passages that branch from the trachea into the lungs.
- DistalFarther away from the center of the body or point of attachment.
This explains a term as it is commonly used in radiology reports. It is not a diagnosis and not medical advice. Discuss your own results with your doctor.