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Definition of 'Diagnostic Imaging'

Any visual display of structural or functional patterns of organs or tissues for diagnostic evaluation. It includes measuring physiologic and metabolic responses to physical and chemical stimuli, as well as ultramicroscopy.

Common names: Diagnostic Imaging; Imaging, Diagnostic; Medical Imaging; Imaging, Medical

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Sunday, November 08, 2009

Reticular macular disease.

30 Oct 2009 PURPOSE: To present a unified description of reticular macular disease (RMD), a common clinical entity that includes reticular pseudodrusen (RPD) and confers high-risk of progression to advanced age-related macular degeneration. DESIGN: ... Read more...


Evaluation of the solitary pulmonary nodule.

13 Oct 2009 Solitary pulmonary nodules are common radiologic findings, typically discovered incidentally through chest radiography or computed tomography of the neck, chest, and abdomen. Primary care physicians must decide how to pursue an evaluation of a ... Read more...


Diagnosis and management of adnexal masses.

13 Oct 2009 Adnexal masses represent a spectrum of conditions from gynecologic and nongynecologic sources. They may be benign or malignant. The initial detection and evaluation of an adnexal mass requires a high index of suspicion, a thorough history and ... Read more...

 

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Definition: Any visual display of structural or functional patterns of organs or tissues for diagnostic evaluation. It includes measuring physiologic and metabolic responses to physical and chemical stimuli, as well as ultramicroscopy.

Descriptor UI: D003952

Alternative terms: Diagnostic Imaging; Imaging, Diagnostic; Medical Imaging; Imaging, Medical;

Related Mesh Headings: Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; Phantoms, Imaging;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; history; instrumentation; methods; mortality; nursing; psychology; standards; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; ethics;

Tree Number: E01.370.350;

History Note: 88

Technical Notes: general: prefer specific techniques

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