Yes, some foods can be considered radiopaque, meaning they appear on X-rays due to their density or composition. For example, foods that are high in calcium, such as dairy products, or those containing metal elements, like certain seafood, may show up on radiographic images. However, most common foods are radiolucent and do not significantly affect X-ray imaging.
Radiopaque refers to the characteristic that the dye does not allow for the passage of x-rays. A radiopaque dye would allow for structures that are not usually visible to be shown white against the black background of a developed radiograph (x-ray film).
No, pencil lead is not radiopaque. It is made of graphite, which is a form of carbon and does not show up on X-rays or other imaging studies.
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Yes, struvite stones are usually radiopaque, meaning they will appear on X-rays as dense white spots. This can help in detecting and diagnosing these types of kidney stones.
An arteriogram is an X-ray of an artery after injection with a radiopaque material.
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Angiocardiography
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The phrase "overlying soft tissues are unremarkable without radiopaque foreign body" means that the soft tissues above the area being examined appear normal and show no abnormal findings. Additionally, there is no detectable foreign object that can be seen on the imaging study, which is typically indicated by a radiopaque material that would show up clearly on X-rays. In summary, the area looks healthy and free of any foreign substances.
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