OVERVIEW
This page is dedicated to providing an example of a radiology report for an unremarkable STUDY. Read more about how to interpret this study here. For examples of unremarkable studies look here.
*Please keep in mind that this is just one example of how a radiology report can web written. Personal/institutional practices may vary depending on the context of where the report is generated
REPORT EXAMPLE
RESPONSIBLE INTERPRETER:
Mr. Stepwards
EXAMINATION:
X-ray chest (# of views)
CLINICAL INDICATION:
TECHNIQUE:
PA and lateral/AP portable/etc
COMPARISON:
No prior studies available for comparison (if there are, list the study type and date)
LIMITATIONS:
The study was technically limited secondary to…(bowel gas, body habitus, etc. or state it was not limited if that is the case).
FINDINGS:
LINES/TUBES/DRAINS:
BONES:
AIRWAY/LUNGS:
CARDIOVASCULAR:
IMPRESSION
Unremarkable chest X-ray
*I, the attending physician, attest that I have performed and/or supervised the resident for the key and critical components of this procedure. I have personally reviewed the images pertinent to this examination and agree with the interpretation. (Statements like this may or not be included depending upon the clinical context)