Abnormal Radiology Results: Clinical Interpretation and Next Steps
1. Introduction An abnormal radiology result indicates that a medical imaging study—whether an X-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography scan, or magnetic resonance imaging—has detected a structural or physiological deviation from standard human anatomy. While the word “abnormal” frequently triggers immediate anxiety, in clinical practice, it represents a vast spectrum of findings. An abnormality can range from … Read more