Coronal PD

What does "Coronal PD" 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

"Coronal PD" refers to a specific type of medical imaging technique used in MRI scans. "Coronal" describes the direction of the image, which is taken as if looking from the front of the body. "PD" stands for Proton Density, which means the image is particularly good at showing the amount of water in different tissues. This can help doctors see certain details in the body more clearly.

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