Understand my scan & radiology report

Waiting on results is stressful. Use these plain-English guides to decode your report — and, when you have your DICOM files, use DICOM Reader for an AI-assisted informational summary tied to your actual images. Not a diagnosis; always follow your clinician.

Start with your report type

CT

How to read your CT scan report

Findings, impression, and common terms explained for patients.

MRI

How to understand your MRI report

Sequences, signal wording, and what the impression means.

Any modality

Understanding your radiology report (complete guide)

Anatomy of every radiology report and what to do next.

X-ray

How to read a chest X-ray report

Key findings in plain English.

Ultrasound

How to read an ultrasound report

Echogenicity, cysts, and common phrases.

Prep

Questions to ask after a CT scan

Turn confusion into a useful clinic visit.

Your imaging files (DICOM)

Files

Hospital CD, USB & DICOM — patient guide

What is on your disc or download and how folders work.

Product

Upload DICOM online (plain-English AI summary)

How DICOM Reader fits in — scope, safety, and pricing pointers.

Viewer

DICOM file viewer online

Open .dcm studies in the browser; optional AI report with citations.

Mac

DICOM viewer for Mac

Finder, discs, and portal zips — no Horos install required.

Browse the full patient blog for finding-specific articles (nodules, MRI terms, and more).

Have DICOM and want plain-English orientation?

Upload your study at DICOM Reader — free to start. Informational only.

Open DICOM Reader

Does not replace your radiologist or physician. See FAQ.