So, you’ve had your medical imaging scan. Now comes the part that can feel overwhelming—reading the results. Medical imaging reports can be dense with unfamiliar terms but truly understanding them doesn’t require a medical degree—it just requires a little guidance. Life Guard Imaging in Phoenix is here to help. We believe knowledge is power, and we’re here to help you make sense of your results, so you can act with confidence.

Our mission is deeply personal. Our founder’s loss of his father to pancreatic cancer fuels our passion for early detection. It’s why we’re committed to being your partner in prevention, providing more than scans—we provide clarity and peace of mind. Here are the key preventative imaging terms you should know:

• Nodule: A small, rounded mass found in organs like the lungs or liver. Most are harmless, but some require monitoring. With our Legacy Imaging, we help you track changes over time and explain what your results mean—so you always know where you stand.
• Calcification: Calcium deposits that appear as bright spots on scans, often signaling aging or disease. When found in arteries, they can indicate heart disease. After our CT calcium scoring, we explain its impact on your health.
• Lesion: An abnormal area of tissue, sometimes harmless, sometimes not. We break down what your scan shows and what it could mean, giving you clarity without confusion.
• Infiltrate: A cloudy area on your scan that may indicate fluid or infection. If we see it, you’ll not only know—it will be explained to you clearly and completely.
• Atrophy: The shrinking of tissues due to age, injury, or disease. If detected, we’ll help you understand its cause and possible next steps.
• Hyperdensity/Hypodensity: Bright (hyperdense) or dark (hypodense) areas on your scan, signaling possible tumors, cysts, or other conditions. We’ll help you make sense of these findings, eliminating confusion and replacing it with clarity.
• Effusion: A collection of fluid in areas like the lungs or abdomen. It can be a sign of inflammation or infection. If your scan shows an effusion, we’ll explain what it means and discuss the next steps for your care.
• Mass Effect: A term describing how a growth, such as a tumor, pushes or displaces nearby structures. If present, we’ll clarify its significance and help you understand any potential impacts on your health.

Your Results. Your Health. Your Confidence.

At Life Guard Imaging of Phoenix, we do more than deliver results—we help you understand them. Every term and every detail is fully explained. You leave empowered, never uncertain. Because knowing your results is important, but understanding them—in full—is everything.

Don’t wait for symptoms to act. Book your scan with us now—call us at (602) 755-5005 because the first step to prevention is knowing what’s happening inside your body.