Encyclopedia of imaging and clinical diagnosis.
Structured, referenced entries on 21 conditions, signs and techniques — each linked to real cases you can scroll through.
C
Cardiothoracic ratio
CTR, Cardiac size on chest radiograph
The maximum horizontal width of the heart divided by the maximum internal width of the thorax on a PA chest radiograph.
Chest radiograph: systematic review
CXR review, ABCDE chest film
A structured way to read every chest radiograph, from technical quality to review areas, so that subtle findings are not missed.
Cholelithiasis
Gallstones, Gallbladder calculi
Stones within the gallbladder: very common, usually asymptomatic, and best shown by ultrasound.
Croup
Laryngotracheobronchitis, Steeple sign
A viral infection of the upper airway in young children causing subglottic narrowing, a barking cough and stridor.