Axial PD fat-sat

What does "Axial PD fat-sat" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Axial PD fat-sat" refers to a specific type of medical imaging technique. "Axial" describes the direction of the image taken, which is horizontal, like slicing a loaf of bread. "PD" stands for Proton Density, a setting used to highlight certain types of tissues in the body. "Fat-sat" is short for fat saturation, a method used to make fat appear dark in the images, so it doesn't obscure other details.

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